Manchester City's James Milner happy focus on football after move from Aston Villa

24 August 2010 08:25
James Milner is just glad to finally let his football do the talking after spending most of the summer involved in a transfer tussle between Aston Villa and Manchester City.[LNB]The England midfielder completed his move to Eastlands last week, with Stephen Ireland, and a substantial bag of cash, going in the opposite direction.[LNB]Milner made a winning start to his City career on Monday night, playing a key role in the 3-0 win over Liverpool. He denied he felt nervous ahead the clash in which he claimed an assist Gareth Barry's opener.[LNB] On top of it: James Milner made his Manchester City bow in the 3-0 win over Liverpool[LNB]'I was just glad to get out there and play,' Milner said. 'Luckily I was selected. It's always tough against Liverpool - but we got three goals and a clean sheet.'[LNB]He added: 'They didn't cause us too many problems in the first half, then they came out in the second half.[LNB]'The club is moving forward, they've signed a lot of great players. There is great competition which is healthy for any team so hopefully we can build on this.'[LNB] Manchester City 3 Liverpool 0: Sheik, rattle and roll - Tevez seals win as City owner turns up Jamie Redknapp: 4-3-3 rules! Fluid City cruise past lacklustre LiverpoolMARTIN SAMUEL: Don't mock City, they may not be as silly as you think...Sign up to our FREE Fantasy Football game - with £40,000 in prize money up for grabsMANCHESTER CITY FC

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