"Not for the first time this season, Fabian Hurzeler made a substitution involving James Milner [against Fulham recently] which made little sense."
"That adds to the feeling, Milner is being gifted appearances so he can break the Premier League record."
"Hurzeler bringing on Milner at Anfield back in December, for example, was clearly done for another tick in the box and a nice reception from the home crowd."
"He is someone you can rely on. If you have a James Milner in your squad you want to keep hold of him."
James Milner stands one appearance short of equalling Gareth Barry’s Premier League record of 653 top-flight games and could draw level in the upcoming match at Villa. Some Brighton supporters feel that late substitute appearances have been used to increase Milner’s appearance tally, citing recent substitutions they view as token. Milner has a decorated career with Premier League titles and a Champions League win, but his on-field influence has declined with age. This season he has made 14 league appearances, 12 as a substitute, with one goal and one assist, and remains praised for reliability by former players.
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