However, Hyypia admits he will leave the club regretting that was never part of a Premier League-winning side - and he reflected on this season where they came agonisingly close to dethroning Manchester United.

BBC: Hyypia bids farewell to Liverpool

The team line-ups reflected recent form, with Sheffield United making four changes and West Ham content to name the side that won at Arsenal.

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