Few could have envisioned what was in James Milner's future when he left Manchester City for Liverpool.
It was the summer of 2015 when the versatile midfielder decided to pack his bags and move to Merseyside. After a decorated spell at the Etihad saw him win two Premier League titles alongside an FA Cup and League Cup, many neutrals may have viewed his switch as something of a step down.
Maybe not in terms of the profile of the club he was joining but, as his 30th birthday came into view, Brendan Rodgers' Reds did not appear to be challenging City for the biggest honours in English football anytime soon.