Milner’s Milestone Match Ends in Defeat as Late Own Goal Hands Aston Villa Victory Over Brighton
Aston Villa defeated Brighton 1-0 thanks to a late own goal from Jack Hinshelwood, despite a landmark Premier League appearance from James Milner. Milner equaled Gareth Barry’s record for most Premier League appearances (653) but couldn’t inspire his team to victory. The match was a tight affair with few clear-cut chances, highlighting the importance of the unfortunate deflection.