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Gareth Barry record: What is the Premier League record he is about to break?

The veteran midfielder will surpass Ryan Giggs with a spectacular tally if he plays tonight against Arsenal

GARETH BARRY is set to put his name in the Premier League record books tonight.

The veteran West Brom midfielder is going to break Ryan Giggs' all-time appearance record.

 Gareth Barry was brought in to add experience to West Brom's midfield
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Gareth Barry was brought in to add experience to West Brom's midfieldCredit: PA:Press Association

What Premier League record is Gareth Barry about to break?

If he plays for West Brom against Arsenal tonight, Barry will make his record 633rd Prem appearance.

Beating Giggs' 632 appearances in the Premier League for Manchester United.

 Gareth Barry won the Prem title with Man City in 2012
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Gareth Barry won the Prem title with Man City in 2012Credit: AFP - Getty

Barry, 36, made his debut for Aston Villa in May 1998, and has played for four clubs in the Prem - Villa, Manchester City, Everton and West Brom.

 Gareth Barry spent the majority of his career at Aston Villa
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Gareth Barry spent the majority of his career at Aston VillaCredit: AP:Associated Press

What has Gareth Barry said about it?

Barry said: "I want to go as long as possible.

"Any ex-players and all my family say 'play as long as possible because there'll be plenty of time to sit back and do different things.

"I didn't think I'd get here. You make your debut and you're focused on different things. When you hit 500 you're thinking you're coming to the end of your career. I've been able to keep going."

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