He was born a Leeds fan, won two titles with Manchester City and may soon be confirmed a Liverpool legend, so it is no wonder James Milner is struggling with the idea of supporting Manchester United this week.

Milner says he can’t even bring himself to watch his former club City - where he spent five years and won the Premier League twice – as Liverpool pray the champions slip up during the title climax, so there is no chance he will see events unfold at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

If United secure at least a draw in the Manchester derby Liverpool will have their destiny back in their hands before their final Premier League against Huddersfield, Newcastle and Wolves.

“I don’t want to do a Kevin Keegan,” said Milner, when asked his views on the upcoming derby.

“I’m sure it’ll be a good game, between two good teams.”