Has Milner's record pursuit become a problem for Brighton?
Summary
James Milner, a midfielder for Brighton, is close to matching the record for the most Premier League appearances. He is currently one appearance away from tying the record held by Gareth Barry. Some fans think Milner is being played just to reach this milestone rather than for team performance reasons.Key Facts
- James Milner has played 652 Premier League games.
- The current record for the most appearances in the Premier League is 653, held by Gareth Barry.
- Milner is 40 years old and has mostly been used as a substitute this season.
- This season, Milner has scored one goal and made one assist in 14 appearances.
- Some fans believe Milner's appearances are to help him break the record, not improve team play.
- Milner plays on average 22 minutes per game this season.
- In his last five games, he has been used in the final 10 minutes.
- Brighton has had one win in their last 12 Premier League games.
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