"James Milner has equalled the Premier League all-time appearance record after coming off the bench for Brighton against Aston Villa on Tuesday. The former Leeds United, Newcastle, Villa, Manchester City and Liverpool midfielder has gone level with former team-mate Gareth Barry on 653 top-flight appearances. The 40-year-old is likely to become the solo record-holder should he feature in Brighton's next Premier League match at Brentford on 21 February."
"Milner has played for six Premier League clubs - Liverpool, Manchester City, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Leeds United, and current side Brighton and Hove Albion. It was at boyhood club Leeds where Milner made his name, becoming the second-youngest player to feature in the Premier League when he made his debut against West Ham aged 16 years and 309 days. He also spent time at third-tier Swindon Town on loan - scoring two goals in a short six-game spell."
"After Leeds were relegated, Milner made the switch to Newcastle, before later moving to Villa Park in a 12m deal. His form at Aston Villa attracted the attention of England and Milner was called up for the first time by Fabio Capello for a friendly against Netherlands. Gaining a reputation as a versatile midfield option, Manchester City brought Milner to the club - winning the FA Cup in his first season and the Premier League a year later."
James Milner has equalled the Premier League all-time appearance record on 653 matches after coming on for Brighton against Aston Villa and could become sole record-holder if he features next. Milner has represented six Premier League clubs across his career: Leeds United, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Liverpool and Brighton. He debuted for Leeds at 16 years and 309 days, had a loan spell at Swindon Town, and earned an England call-up while at Villa. Milner won the FA Cup and Premier League with Manchester City and later won the Champions League and Premier League with Liverpool.
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