Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini repeated his desire to keep James Milner after the club's fans chanted his name throughout a 4-1 win at Stoke City on Wednesday night. Milner, City's best performer this season, was outstanding again at The Britannia, and scored their decisive second goal with a towering header. Man City midfielder James Milner marks goal against Stoke with 'joke' DJ celebration The 29-year-old is out-of-contract at The Etihad Stadium this summer and keeping his options open with Liverpool and Arsenal among a number of clubs interested. But thousands of travelling supporters made their feelings clear by repeatedly signing: 'James Milner, we want you to stay.'
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James Milner capped impressive display with goal against Stoke City
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The midfielder has been Manchester City's best performer this season
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Liverpool and Arsenal target Milner is out of contract in the summer
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