Phil Bardsley is set to break Sunderland's English Premier League appearance record this weekend.
The 28-year old England-born Scottish defender, who joined from Manchester United in 2008, has appeared in 170 league matches for the Black Cats which has him equal with former left-back Micky Gray.
Bardsley can become the stand-alone record holder when Sunderland take on West Ham United at the Stadium of Light on Monday night.
This season, Bardsley has started in 22 Premier League matches, doubling last season's tally.
Sunderland posted the following on Twitter:
Phil Bardsley will become #SAFC's record PL appearance-maker if he plays against @whufc_official on Monday. pic.twitter.com/IP2BvoxWi0
— Sunderland AFC (@SAFCofficial) March 27, 2014
Bardsley is currently tied with @mickygray33 with 170 PL appearances.
— Sunderland AFC (@SAFCofficial) March 27, 2014
