4) James Milner
Fans hoped Milner would provide experience, hard-work and a bit of talent in central midfield, and he’s done just that. He’s covered more ground than any other Red during the three matches (unsurprisingly) and kept us ticking over appropriately as well. From the middle, he’s been able to express himself more and has played countless sprayed passes to either flank – which he was unable to do while deployed on the wing at City. Against Arsenal Milner led the side in Jordan Henderson’s absence through injury, and looked like he’d worn the armband for years. Remember, this guy didn’t cost us a transfer fee.
