James Milner News: Features in season finale

Milner featured for one minute in Sunday's 4-1 win over Tottenham, marking his return from a long-term knee injury.

Milner underwent knee surgery that was expected to have him back by the end of December, but a nerve was damaged during the operation which made his recovery very difficult. He returned before the end of the season and featured in the season finale, a sign of his unwavering motivation after publicly stating he feared he may not play again. The veteran appeared in four matches this season, starting three early on and creating four chances. While he's looking to sign a new deal with Brighton, it's hard to see him having more than a leadership role in a new campaign at 39 years old.