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'I thought my Premier League days were over!' - Carson makes history by taking in first Man City start

The former Leeds, Liverpool and England goalkeeper was a surprise name on the City team sheet at St James' Park

Scott Carson made Premier League history on Friday when he was named in the Manchester City side to take on Newcastle a decade after his last appearance in the competition.

The 35-year-old had not started a Premier League game since May 2011 but was the shock name on Pep Guardiola’s team sheet for City’s first game since they secured the Premier League title.

Carson has been on loan at Etihad Stadium from Championship side Derby for the last two seasons but had not made a senior appearance before now.