Manchester City keen to hang on to match-winner James Milner
Manager Manuel Pellegrini wants midfielder's new contract resolved quickly after he scored both goals in 2-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday to take club into FA Cup fourth round
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini said he wanted James Milner’s contract situation to be resolved quickly after the England midfielder’s brace took the club into the FA Cup fourth round.
Milner ended a run of over two years without a goal at the Etihad Stadium by scoring both goals in Sunday’s 2-1 third-round victory over Sheffield Wednesday, including a 91st-minute winner.
The former Leeds United, Newcastle United and Aston Villa player, who turned 29 on Sunday, will be out of contract at the end of the season, but Pellegrini hopes a new deal will prove a formality.
“There is no news on the contract for the moment. But I hope we will find an arrangement,” Pellegrini said.
“I’ve said already what I think about James Milner. He’s a very useful player. I brought him on in our last game as a substitute and I think he made more chances than a lot of players, three or four clear chances.
“But he always plays at 100 percent commitment and intensity for the team so I am happy with him.”