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James Milner
Born: January 4, 1986
Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)
Weight: 11st 0lb (70kg)
Hometown: Leeds, England
Nationality: 
English
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EnglishPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2001-2004 | Leeds United |
| 2004-2008 | Newcastle United | |
| → 2005-2006 | Aston Villa (loan) | |
| 2008-2010 | Aston Villa | |
| 2010-2015 | Manchester City | |
| 2015-2023 | Liverpool | |
| 2023- | Brighton & Hove Albion | |
| International | 2009-2016 | England |
Sports Mole has 2,533 articles about James Milner. Articles 1 to 40:
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Brighton lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as James Milner dropped
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.Mar 2, 10:05
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Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 2, 09:57
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Brighton & Hove Albion lineup vs. Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI as Danny Welbeck chases Jamie Vardy record
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Sunday's Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.Feb 27, 22:11
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Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 27, 13:47
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Most Premier League assists of all time: Where do Mohamed Salah, James Milner rank in top 10?
Who has the most Premier League assists? Sports Mole counts down the 10 players with the most assists in the division, including the likes of Wayne Rooney.Feb 23, 08:00
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Most Premier League appearances of all time: Where do James Milner, Gareth Barry, Ryan Giggs rank?
Who has made the most Premier League appearances? Sports Mole counts down the 10 players with the most games in the division.Feb 23, 08:00
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James Milner's Milestone: A look back at the five best moments from the Premier League’s Ironman
Sports Mole take a look back at the five best moments from James Milner's Premier League career after becoming the all-time top appearance maker.Feb 21, 21:08
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Saturday's Premier League results and roundup: Burnley stun 10-man Chelsea with late leveller at Stamford Bridge, while Aston Villa rescue late point against Leeds United
Sports Mole provides a roundup of all Saturday's Premier League results and storylines as top-four hopefuls Chelsea and Aston Villa are both held to home draws.Feb 21, 19:24
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James Milner record: Gareth Barry reacts as Brighton man becomes all-time Premier League appearance maker
Brighton & Hove Albion's James Milner becomes the all-time record Premier League appearance maker, as Gareth Barry and other English top-flight stars react to his landmark 654th appearance.Feb 21, 15:42
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Brighton lineup vs. Brentford: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Brentford.Feb 19, 19:35
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Preview:Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 19, 19:30
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Wednesday's Premier League results & roundup: Manchester City and Aston Villa win to keep pressure on Arsenal in title race
Sports Mole provides a roundup of all Wednesday’s Premier League results and storylines, as Manchester City and Aston Villa keep pressure on Arsenal in the title race.Feb 11, 22:52
James Milner equals Gareth Barry record: When could 40-year-old make Premier League history?
James Milner draws level with Gareth Barry for the most appearances made in Premier League history, with the 40-year-old coming off the bench in Brighton & Hove Albion's clash with Aston Villa.Feb 11, 20:26
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Brighton lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Wednesday’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa.Feb 9, 20:05
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Preview:Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 9, 20:00
Brighton vs. Crystal Palace: James Milner, 40, set to equal all-time Premier League record
Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder James Milner will be looking to equal an all-time Premier League record when the Seagulls face Crystal Palace at the Amex Stadium on Sunday.Feb 6, 17:30
Brighton lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.Feb 6, 11:43
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Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 6, 11:16
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Preview:Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's FA Cup clash between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 9, 11:38
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Man City vs. Brighton: How Seagulls can take advantage of City weakness in “difficult” Premier League clash
Brighton & Hove Albion have the credentials to beat an injury-hit Manchester City side in Wednesday’s Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jan 6, 12:32
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Brighton & Hove Albion lineup vs. Burnley: Predicted XI for Premier League clash amid Yankuba Minteh injury fear
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash against Burnley.Jan 1, 22:26
Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 1, 18:42
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Team News: Liverpool vs. Brighton injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion.Dec 12, 15:00
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Brighton injury news: Fabian Hurzeler confirms quadruple boost before Liverpool Premier League clash
Brighton & Hove Albion will be boosted by the return of four players for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield.Dec 12, 14:00
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Brighton injury news: Fabian Hurzeler issues latest update including “long-term” blow for attacker
Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler delivers the latest update on the fitness of his squad, including a “long-term” injury blow.Dec 5, 14:25
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Team News: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa injury, suspension list, predicted XIs before Premier League clash
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston VillaDec 1, 16:26
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Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 1, 15:31
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Nottingham Forest: Head-to-head record and past meetings
After the most recent Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.Nov 28, 14:43
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Team News: Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton injury, suspension list, predicted XIs before Premier League clash
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Brighton & Hove Albion.Nov 28, 14:27
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Brighton lineup vs Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Hurzeler can now use one returning forward
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for their Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.Nov 28, 14:19
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Premier League GW13 predictions: Chelsea to hold Arsenal in top-of-the-table battle, Liverpool to receive much-needed boost
Sports Mole takes on The Itch bass player Louis Haynes, who is an Aston Villa fan, for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 13 of the 2025-26 campaign.Nov 27, 13:21
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Brighton injury news: Latest update on seven players from Fabian Hurzeler before milestone match against Brentford
Brighton & Hove head coach Fabian Hurzeler provides the latest update on the fitness of his squad ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Brentford at the Amex Stadium.Nov 21, 15:20
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Team News: Brighton vs. Brentford injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford.Nov 21, 15:00
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Brighton lineup vs. Brentford: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Brentford.Nov 20, 15:05
Team News: Brighton vs. Leeds injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Leeds United.Oct 31, 15:00
Brighton lineup vs. Leeds: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Leeds United.Oct 30, 14:05
Brighton injury news: Seven players ruled out of Arsenal EFL Cup tie as Fabian Hurzeler issues fresh update
Brighton and Hove Albion will be without seven players for Wednesday’s EFL Cup fourth-round tie against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.Oct 28, 14:20
Man United 4-2 Brighton: How James Milner made Premier League history in the Seagulls’ defeat at Old Trafford
Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder James Milner etched his name into the Premier League record books during the Seagulls’ 4-2 defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday.Oct 26, 13:38
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Man United vs. Brighton confirmed lineups: Maguire, Mount, Mitoma, Baleba decisions made for Premier League clash
Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at Old TraffordOct 25, 16:17
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Brighton lineup vs. Man United: Predicted XI for Premier League clash at Old Trafford
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Manchester United.Oct 23, 14:10
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