James Milner scored the winner deep into injury time as Liverpool continued their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 win over Leicester City.
A tight first half ended with Liverpool taking the lead with a rare chance as Sadio Mane netted the opener to finish off a brilliant pass by Milner. It was more of the same in the second half but Leicester grabbed a deserved equaliser through James Maddison, although Adrian should have done better to deny the Englishman.
It almost appeared as if Liverpool’s 16-game winning run in the Premier League would come to end. But, Milner converted from the spot after Mane was fouled inside the Leicester box by Marc Albrighton. With the Reds continuing their perfect start to the season, the match-winner got a lot of deserved adulation for a superb performance.
How does James Milner do it? 33 years old and he’s still putting in top end performances like that… The man is an absolute machine. One of the best free transfers that this club has ever made.
— Kloppholic (@Kloppholic) October 5, 2019
There is no other man I would want on a penalty in the last minute of a game other than James Milner ? #Liverpoolfc pic.twitter.com/vNYc2D7Ke5
— Anything Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) October 5, 2019
JAMES MILNER AND THE MENTALITY MONSTERS. ? ? pic.twitter.com/bBC6oIiSrU
— Liverpool FC News (@LivEchoLFC) October 5, 2019
I will name my baby after him. James Milner. pic.twitter.com/7uaQiO340n
— Anfield BR Vídeos (@anfieldbrvideos) October 5, 2019
James Milner. Bollocks as big as his head.
— Ste Hoare (@stehoare) October 5, 2019
DEATH
TAXES
MILNER PENALTIES #LIVLEI pic.twitter.com/XhqDNnEF2W— Banter FC (@BanterFC5) October 5, 2019
MOTM performance from James Milner. Returned back in the lineup and assisted Mane + scored the winning penalty to keep our 100% run. Brilliant in allowing Robbo bursting forward and covering him and fantastic job all round.
Incredible asset in the team. #LFC pic.twitter.com/sNJgYEhRtQ
— Sam (@SamueILFC) October 5, 2019
Sadio Mane was also lauded after he scored his 50th Premier League goal for Liverpool, in what was his 100th top-flight appearance for the Reds.
Sadio Mané. Third best player in the world.
— Kloppholic (@Kloppholic) October 5, 2019
Sadio Mane is one of the best players I’ve seen play for Liverpool.#LFC
— Scouser Chris (@ScouserChrisLFC) October 5, 2019
Sadio Mané is what people think Eden Hazard is.
— Jimmy (@EntireDesign_) October 5, 2019
Sadio Mané is terrific, simply amazing and charismatically intelligent.
He was Liverpool undisputed best player last year, and so far this season he has been the best!
Better than Salah!#LIVLEI pic.twitter.com/Ae9SDlNHpK
— Òmò Ìyá Màyówà ? (@Ojekunle_Bisi) October 5, 2019
Meanwhile, Mane was also accused of diving to win the match-winning penalty, with rivals left seething.
Milner wins it for @LFC from the spot after Mane throws himself to the ground after the faintest of touches. I’m biased so I’m saying nothing.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) October 5, 2019
Lol, unbelievable dive. Well, I say unbelievable but it’s very believable from Mané. They had VAR too. Everyone involved in this decision should be forced to retire from refereeing. pic.twitter.com/SS0lRZnlzv
— 7amkickoff (@7amkickoff) October 5, 2019
@FA This is getting ridiculous now, that is a clear dive by Mane (after realising he has lost the ball and having a touch) he throws himself to the floor! Blatant cheating, what is the point of VAR? pic.twitter.com/Ck01YTOgKm
— Glyn (@geepers33) October 5, 2019
Quick reminder this wasn’t called a penalty but Mane’s dive was.
Decisions like these that manifest warranted distrust between fans and the sport’s governing body. Shameful. pic.twitter.com/I9XDFlBCjY
— Zach Ramsay (@zach_ramsay) October 5, 2019
