Watching Liverpool this season there are many recurring themes in their five Premier League victories. Virgil van Dijk’s composed and commanding presence at the back, Alisson impressing in goal and, of course, that deadly front three. But one other consistent feature vital to Liverpool’s success is James Milner.

This week’s Game Dissected looks at a 32-year-old who has played on the wing and at left back but is finding his best form in Jürgen Klopp’s energetic midfield.

Passing with a purpose

Forty-two seconds. That is how much time was on the clock in Liverpool’s game against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday before Milner made his first telling contribution. He flicked a ball on to Roberto Firmino, bombed on down the wing, collected a return pass and