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Arsenal midfielder Willian breaks Premier League record

Arsenal midfielder Willian broke a Premier League record by featuring in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Manchester United.

Willian came on as a substitute in the 46th minute against Manchester United. The 32-year-old is now the first Brazilian to play 250 Premier League games.

Lucas Leiva is the Brazilian with the second most number of appearances in the Premier League - 247 matches (2007 - 2017).

Willian has played 21 games for Arsenal this season and has three assists.

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