James Milner Honors Late Diogo Jota with Goal, Shirt Number Change in Brighton Draw vs Manchester City

James Milner honored his late former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota by replicating Jota's iconic PlayStation goal celebration after scoring his first goal for Brighton in their Premier League match against Manchester City. Milner, who adopted Jota's retired Liverpool number 20 jersey at Brighton as a tribute, converted a penalty to equalize the game before Brighton eventually secured a 2-1 victory. The tribute came after Jota and his brother tragically died in a car crash earlier in the summer. Milner had played alongside Jota for three seasons at Liverpool and had even messaged him the night before the accident. The celebration sparked some confusion when a Sky Sports commentator mistakenly attributed it to Erling Haaland, drawing criticism from fans for the error. Milner's goal and tribute not only highlighted his respect and admiration for Jota but also marked a significant moment in Brighton's season, ending their winless start.