Manuel Pellegrini urges James Milner to snub Arsenal and Liverpool and sign City contract

MANUEL PELLEGRINI has urged James Milner to sign a new contract with Manchester City.

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Milner is out of contract at the end of the season and is yet to sign a new deal despite talks with the champions.

The England international is attracting attention from Liverpool and Arsenal, but City are desperate for him to stay.

Milner scored in the 4-1 win over Stoke last night with the travelling fans chanting: "James Milner, we want you to stay."

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James Milner celebrates scoring for Manchester City last night

And Citizens boss Pellegrini said: "To sign a contract, you need both parties.

"I repeat, the club want Milner to stay here and Milner has to decide what he wants to do with his future.

"Milner scored a beautiful goal but for us the most important thing is the way he works for 90 minutes."

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