# James Milner Now Holds the Record as Manchester United’s Worst Ever Opponent
Liverpool and Manchester City icon James Milner now has more wins against Manchester United than any other player in Premier League history. Milner came off the bench to play the last 13 minutes of Brighton’s 3-1 win over United at Old Trafford on Saturday, claiming the status as United’s worst-ever opponent for himself.
According to Opta, the versatile midfielder also has the joint-most away wins against United with six and is the first player to have won at Old Trafford with four different clubs – Aston Villa, City, Liverpool and now Brighton. In total, Milner has played United 35 times in the Premier League – 11 wins, 10 draws and 14 losses – scoring three goals and creating four assists.
After trophy-laden spells with United’s biggest rivals, the former England international moved to the Amex on a free over the summer. He’s made a good start at his new new club, playing a part in all five opening games of the campaign, with Brighton winning four of them to go fourth in the table. He’ll be in line to feature in the Seagulls’ first-ever European game on Thursday when they host AEK Athens in the Europa League.
United meanwhile will be hoping to get back to winning ways when they make their Champions League return on Wednesday when they travel to Bayern Munich.
## Milner’s Impressive Career
James Milner has had an impressive career that has seen him win three Premier League titles and the Champions League during his long career. He began his career at Leeds United before moving to Newcastle United in 2004. He then moved to Aston Villa in 2008 before joining Manchester City in 2010.
Milner was part of the City side that won the Premier League title in 2012 and 2014, as well as the FA Cup in 2011 and the League Cup in 2014. He then moved to Liverpool in 2015 and helped them win the Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League title in 2020.
Milner moved to Brighton from Liverpool on a free over the summer and has made a good start at his new club, playing a part in all five opening games of the campaign, with Brighton winning four of them to go fourth in the table.
## Milner’s Record Against Manchester United
Milner has now beaten United 11 times in thee league, going ahead of Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard and former Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and City forward Nicolas Anelka. According to Opta, the versatile midfielder also has the joint-most away wins against United with six and is the first player to have won at Old Trafford with four different clubs – Aston Villa, City, Liverpool and now Brighton. In total, Milner has played United 35 times in the Premier League – 11 wins, 10 draws and 14 losses – scoring three goals and creating four assists.
United will be hoping to get back to winning ways when they make their Champions League return on Wednesday when they travel to Bayern Munich.
## Conclusion
James Milner is now officially Manchester United’s worst ever opponent, having beaten them 11 times in thee league. Milner has had an impressive career that has seen him win three Premier League titles and the Champions League during his long career. He moved to Brighton from Liverpool on a free over the summer and has made a good start at his new club, playing a part in all five opening games of the campaign, with Brighton winning four of them to go fourth in the table. United will be hoping to get back to winning ways when they make their Champions League return on Wednesday when they travel to Bayern Munich.