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ERLING HAALAND has set a record as the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals.

The striker achieved this milestone against Fulham by scoring in the 17th minute.

Erling Haaland celebrates scoring his 100th goalErling Haaland is the fastest player to achieve 100 Premier League goalsCredit: AFP

He had to exercise patience as he unusually hit his first opportunity against the post.

Shortly after, he was in position to put City ahead with a goal from Jeremy Doku’s cutback.

Haaland, who had gone scoreless in his last two matches, became the quickest player to enter the 100 Premier League goals club.

It took him just 111 games to reach this total—13 matches faster than the next best, Alan Shearer, who did it in 124 games.

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FAQs

How many games did Erling Haaland take to reach 100 Premier League goals?

Erling Haaland reached 100 Premier League goals in just 111 games.

Who held the previous record for the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals?

The previous record was held by Alan Shearer, who reached 100 goals in 124 games.