James Milner Dedicates Goal to Former Team-mate

James Milner scored his first Premier League goal in six years for Brighton against Manchester City, dedicating it to his late friend, Diogo Jota. Milner, aged 39, celebrated by replicating Jota's signature celebration on the field.

Jota, along with his brother Andre Silva, tragically passed away in a car accident in July. Milner attended Jota's funeral and changed his shirt number at Brighton to 20, the number Jota wore at Liverpool and now retired by the club, as a tribute to his friend.

Milner's penalty goal against City made him the oldest penalty scorer in Premier League history at 39 years and 239 days. He is also the second-oldest scorer overall in the league. Teddy Sherringham holds the record for the oldest scorer at 40 years and 268 days.

Milner, who scored his first Premier League goal at 16 years and 356 days for Leeds, has a long history in the league. His goal against City marked a significant moment in his career, having last scored for Liverpool in 2019.