Liverpool fans reckoned the midfielder looked more like Fifty Shades lothario Christian Grey. The 36-year-old started against Crystal Palace at Anfield and was made captain on a tough night for the Reds.
Wilfried Zaha netted the opener for the visitors before Darwin Nunez was sent off for head butting Joachim Andersen. In astonishing fashion, Luis Diaz netted a brilliant equaliser after the red card appeared to spur the Colombian on.
It was not enough to claim victory, though, as Palace held on to leave Liverpool with two points after two matches.READ MORE: Everton want Billy Gilmour in return as Chelsea prepare second Anthony Gordon bid But one player that caught the eye was Milner, in his 20th season as a professional footballer.
But the former Manchester City just ages like wine, continuing to prove that age is just a number. And it was not just his performance that was impressive - grabbing an assist for the equaliser - after his beard left people stunned.
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