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Manchester City forward, Erling Haaland, has become the fastest player in the competition's history to reach 100 goals.
Haaland accomplished this milestone by scoring the opening goal in their thrilling 5-4 win against Fulham on Tuesday night.
The Norwegian international reached this impressive mark in just 111 league appearances.
At 25 years old, he has broken the previous record held by former Newcastle captain, Alan Shearer.
Shearer took 124 league matches to attain 100 goals.
Prior to his goal against Fulham, Haaland had not scored in his last three matches against Newcastle, Bayer Leverkusen, and Leeds.
Out of Haaland’s 100 goals, 71 were scored with his left foot and 17 with his head.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the fastest player to score 100 goals in the Premier League?
Erling Haaland is the fastest player to score 100 goals in the Premier League, achieving this in just 111 appearances.
How many goals did Alan Shearer take to reach 100?
Alan Shearer reached 100 goals in 124 league matches.
What is the breakdown of Haaland's 100 goals?
Out of Haaland's 100 goals, 71 were scored with his left foot and 17 with his head.
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