For many Liverpool fans Steven Gerrard is part man part mid-field machine, which is exactly how an artist has represented him.

As part of his 'Beyond Human' collection, artist Lee Jones has painted Gerrard with Terminator-style legs and metallic boots.

The artist says this accurately symbolises the athletic prowess of the midfielder who is tipped as the PFA Player of the year.

"I am a huge sports fan and I am inspired by the way top athletes finely tune their bodies to the point that they become almost superhuman," said Jones.

After seeing the image it is understood Alex Ferguson wanted to lodge a formal complaint with the FA and insist on tests to find out if Gerrard is part man part machine.