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#3 Most Appearances - Gareth Barry
How many players play 653* league games in their career, let alone in the Premier League? Gareth Barry might not have won too many titles, but he can be proud of his longevity, alongside the Premier League title he won with Manchester City.
When he was eventually released by the Citizens in 2013, people wondered if it might be the start of the slump for Barry. Instead, he had one of the best seasons of his life at Everton. He wouldn't go down so easily.
Why wouldn't this record be broken? Well, most players don't play for over 20 years at the top level anymore. Moreover, few players these days are as injury resistant as Barry was throughout his career.
Then there is the added factor of excessive monetary funds made available to Premier League clubs nowadays that allow them to invest in an experienced player rather than giving a breakthrough to a 17-year-old lad.
