Legendary James Milner

At 40 years old, James Milner is continuing to write one of the most extraordinary stories in Premier League history.

Milner has shown incredible resilience.

On January 3rd, Milner came on as a substitute in Brighton's 2-0 victory over Burnley in the 20th round of the Premier League. The former Liverpool and Man City midfielder reached the milestone of 649 Premier League appearances, just four games short of the record of 653 matches held by former legend Gareth Barry.

Given his current fitness and important role at Brighton, it seems only a matter of time before Milner becomes the player with the most appearances in Premier League history.

Notably, Milner also officially celebrated his 25th calendar year playing in the Premier League. The English midfielder made his debut for Leeds United at the age of 16 in November 2002. Since then, Milner has achieved a series of impressive milestones in his career and won numerous major and minor titles.

Milner is playing in the Premier League for the 25th time.

On January 4th, Milner celebrated his 40th birthday, becoming one of the oldest players still competing in the Premier League for the 2025/26 season.

Over two decades have passed, and in addition to his incredible resilience, Milner has demonstrated exceptional adaptability to any situation. The former Liverpool and Man City star can play in various roles such as full-back, central midfielder, winger, and even as a striker during a period of Man City's personnel crisis. This versatility has helped Milner maintain his high-level value for almost two decades.

Currently, wearing the Brighton shirt, Milner is gradually ending his career as a strategic substitute, supporting young players and coming on when the team needs his seasoned experience. Milner deserves to be considered an icon of professionalism, perseverance, and tireless dedication in the Premier League.

All goals from the Man City - Chelsea match: In the early hours of January 5th, Man City were held to a 1-1 draw by Chelsea thanks to a goal in the 90+4th minute of the 20th round of the Premier League.

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