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Big balls and a massive heart! Arsenal and Liverpool told of James Milner's REAL worth
MANUEL PELLEGRINI believes Manchester City face a tough task replacing James Milner if the England midfielder leaves at the end of the season.
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Milner is out of contract in the summer and has been heavily linked with a free transfer to either Arsenal or Liverpool.
But Pellegrini remains hopeful that Milner can be persuaded to stay because of what he brings to the Citizen's squad.
While the Chilean accepts that Milner is not necessarily the best at any one thing, he says the player's attitude and versatility make him invaluable.
It would be very difficult to find a more complete player than Milner.
He said: "It would be very difficult to find a more complete player than Milner.
"There are players who are better technically. There are quicker players. There are players who head the ball better.
"But show me a player who does all the things that Milner does well and there isn't one. And whatever position I put him in he plays well.
"It's very difficult to find another Milner - an intelligent player, with big balls and a massive heart."
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