Reliable Milner sets new Premier League record
A new Premier League record was set by James Milner during Liverpool's 1-1 draw at Manchester City on Sunday.
James Milner has set a new Premier League record for the most games scored in without being on the losing side.
The Liverpool midfielder opened the scoring in a 1-1 Premier League draw at his former side Manchester City on Sunday, converting his seventh penalty of the season.
Although Sergio Aguero hit back to claim a point for his side, Milner's record of never losing a Premier League game when he has scored has been extended to 47 matches.
Of those appearances, 37 have been victories with the remaining 10 fixtures ending in a draw.
47 - James Milner now has the current record for the most Premier League games scored in & never lost (47 Games: W37 D10 L0). Charmed. March 19, 2017
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