7 players who celebrated after scoring against their former clubs

5) James Milner: For Liverpool vs Manchester City

James Milner celebrates his goal against Manchester City

In a team filled with superstars on astronomically high wages, James Milner was the player who worked his back off in almost every game to earn every penny that came his way. With the ability to play in midfield and the wings, Milner averaged more than 40 games a season for the Sky Blues – although many of those appearances came off the bench.

However, as one of the club’s most loyal servants entered the final year of his contract, there were still no assurances that he would be a starter come the 2015/16 season. Milner walked.

Liverpool came calling and he duly put pen to paper on a contract with the Anfield club when he was assured of starting games. To sweeten the deal, he was even made the club’s vice-captain.

Milner eventually got his revenge when the Reds faced Manchester City at Anfield. The Leeds-born player scored the second of three goals as Liverpool won 3-0 and his goal celebration saw him vent out his frustration and elation at the same time.

The City fans have given him some stick for the celebration but that did not deter him again in the 2016/17 season when he scored a penalty against City.

Milner’s goal is at 1:05.