Overview

• Coming off the bench, James Milner converted a 67th‑minute penalty to level the match, registering his first goal since December 2019 and his first for Brighton.
• He marked the moment by performing Diogo Jota’s trademark “video game” celebration and is wearing Brighton’s No. 20 in Jota’s memory, a number Liverpool retired.
• Brajan Gruda netted a late winner to secure Brighton’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City at the Amex Stadium.
• Sky Sports commentator Alan Smith initially attributed Milner’s gesture to Erling Haaland before correcting himself on air, drawing criticism from viewers.
• Milner said it was an honor to wear Jota’s number this season and admitted his imitation of the celebration was probably a “bad impression.”