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Gareth Barry never expected to enjoy such longevity in Premier League football
Now at West Brom, the 36-year-old could break appearance record on Monday
Baggies play Arsenal and if Barry plays he will pass 632 mark set by Ryan Giggs
Barry said: 'There is no better feeling running out with your team-mates'

Published: 06:54 EDT, 21 September 2017 | Updated: 19:27 EDT, 21 September 2017

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Gareth Barry has said he has no plans to retire once he breaks one of the Premier League's major longevity records.

West Brom's Barry, 36, will pass Ryan Giggs' appearance record of 632 Premier League games when he plays at Arsenal on Monday night but insists the landmark doesn't meant he intends to call it a day soon.

Barry joined Albion on a one-year deal from Everton last summer but his contract includes option to stay at The Hawthorns if he plays a certain amount of matches.

Gareth Barry continues to have the hunger to push himself and enjoy top level football

The West Brom midfielder looks certain to pass Ryan Giggs' appearance record

'I never thought I'd get to this number of games. Not at all,' he said.

'I never set targets and that's probably helped me. I take a season at a time, stay focused and enjoy it. I don't have any idea when I'll stop. I am happy I'm asked the question while I am still feeling good.

'I just want to go as long as possible. Any ex-player will tell you to keep playing as long as possible, and my family say the same. There will be plenty of time afterwards to try and do different things.

'I happy to be at West Brom under Tony (Pulis) and to keep going. There is no better feeling running out with your team-mates. When the final whistle goes and you've won as a team after working all week, it is a great feeling.'

Ironically, Barry made his first Premier League start against Arsenal back in 1998 when his Aston Villa team beat The Gunners 1-0. He later joined Manchester City and won the Premier League and FA Cup.

'I don't usually get receptions that are too good from away fans so I'm not sure what will happen at Arsenal on Monday,' he smiled.

Barry thinks the major change during his time in football is the increased speed

'It will be in a nice landmark but I will try to put it to the back of my mind.'

Barry regards the speed of the game as the modern game as the biggest change in his 19-year career.

His favourite matches were at Manchester City, beating Manchester United 6-1 at Old Trafford and clinching the title with a dramatic late 3-2 win over QPR.

Barry also played 53 times for England, scoring twice.