The champions’ 100 per cent winning start to the season was brought to an end as they were beaten 7-2 at Villa Park.
Next up is an away Merseyside derby versus Everton on October 17 - and Milner is certain that there will be a response from the Reds after the international break.
“Nowhere near the level needed yesterday,” the vice-captain posted on social media on Monday.
“We need to stand up, take everything on the chin, stick together and bounce back...and we will #ynwa.”