"James Milner equaled a long-standing Premier League record that many thought would never be matched when he featured for Brighton & Hove Albion in their clash with Aston Villa on Wednesday. His first-half appearance, entering as a 22nd-minute replacement for injured Brighton teammate Carlos Baleba, was his 653rd appearance in the Premier League, matching a record set by former teammate Gareth Barry."
"The pair played alongside one another for 130 of those Premier League outings having spent several seasons with Villa and then with Manchester City. Barry then ended his 22-year professional career in 2020 at the age of 39 -- although he came out of retirement last season to play a handful of games for local amateur club Hurstpierpoint, even scoring in a 2-2 draw at Polegate Town in the Mid Sussex Football League."
James Milner made his 653rd Premier League appearance as a 22nd-minute substitute for Brighton, equaling Gareth Barry’s long-standing record. Milner and Barry featured together in 130 Premier League matches after spells at Villa and Manchester City. Barry concluded a 22-year professional career in 2020 at age 39, later playing briefly at amateur level. Milner’s Premier League career spans 24 years and continued after his 40th birthday. Milner has made 15 league appearances for Brighton in 2025-26, mostly brief substitute cameos, and requires one more appearance to become the outright all-time leader.
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