"James Milner broke the Premier League appearance record as Brighton ended a run of six league games without a victory with a 2-0 win at Brentford. Milner, who made his league debut in 2002, played his 654th league match on Saturday, moving him clear of Gareth Barry in the all-time standings. The 40-year-old's history-making appearance was marked with a victory, with Brighton the better side at the Gtech Community Stadium."
"Brighton were on the front foot for much of the first half and produced the better chances, with Jack Hinselwood going close from distance, while Caoimhin Kelleher kept out Kaoru Mitoma's effort after the winger had jinked inside the penalty area. Their dominance was rewarded in the 30th minute as Ferdi Kadioglu struck an effort from distance that cannoned off the crossbar, with Diego Gomez finishing well on the rebound. Brighton's second arrived in first-half stoppage time as substitute Nathan Collins made a mess of a clearance, providing Danny Welbeck with a golden opportunity from just yards out, and the striker duly lashed home."
James Milner made his 654th Premier League appearance, surpassing Gareth Barry, and became the oldest player with that milestone at age 40. Brighton beat Brentford 2-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium, ending a six-game league winless run. Brighton dominated the first half with chances from Jack Hinselwood and Kaoru Mitoma, and took the lead when Ferdi Kadioglu's long effort hit the crossbar and Diego Gomez finished on the rebound. Danny Welbeck added a second after Nathan Collins miskicked a clearance in first-half stoppage time. Brentford improved in the second half with set-piece chances, but Bart Verbruggen kept a clean sheet.
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