DBasia.news –James Milner reached the significant peak of his career when he gave the assist for Liverpool’s decisive goal by Roberto Firmino in the 2-1 victory in Leicester City home.
The corner kick in the first round by the 32-year-old player was headed to be a goal and brought Liverpool won two goals at King Power Stadium. It was his 80th assist in England high competition.
That’s a great number and made Milner equals to the achievement of the former Manchester United winger David Beckham.
There were only six players in Liga Premier history who gave more on-target passings.
Next in the list is the Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, who held the club record with 92 assists in Premier League.
Milner, who played his 100th match for Liverpool during the Premier League on Saturday, scored his 19th assist as The Reds player.
This season, Milner made 2 assists after giving it for Sadio Mane’s goal during the 4-0 victory against West Ham United at Anfield.
However, his link-up with Firmino is the most productive combination since Jurgen Klopp became the Liverpool manager on October 2015.
Opta reported Milner has been giving assistance for the Brasilian player for 8 goals during the top competition.
Firmino and Mane are the next on the list. The number 9 player gave assist to the Senegal national team front player for 7 goals.