Absolute record! James Milner makes the most appearances in Premier League history

The Matchweek 27 clash of the English Premier League between Brentford and Brighton will surely go down in history. That's because the Seagulls' starting lineup featured James Milner, who set an extraordinary record.

The 40-year-old midfielder has surpassed Gareth Barry's mark for most appearances in the top flight of English football. The match against Brentford became Milner's 654th in the Premier League, making him the league's all-time appearance leader.

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Let’s recall, Milner made his Premier League debut back in the 2002/2003 season with Leeds. He has also played for Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester City, and Liverpool.