Milner equals Barry’s Premier League appearance record

Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder James Milner equalled the Premier League appearance record on Wednesday as he came off the bench at Aston Villa for his 653rd top-flight game.

The 40-year-old, who has won two Premier League titles with Manchester City and one with Liverpool, moved level with Gareth Barry.

“It is a special night for James,” Brighton head coach Fabian Huerzeler said. “It’s no coincidence that he’s still proving he can play in the Premier League.

“It’s...