Erling Haaland has once again etched his name into the history books. The Manchester City striker reached a remarkable milestone on Tuesday. He became the fastest player ever to score 100 Premier League goals.
This significant achievement occurred during City’s crucial match against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Haaland’s goal decisively ended a brief period without scoring. It reminded everyone of his incredible form.
The Historic Goal
Haaland found the back of the net midway through the first half. His strike put Manchester City in the lead. This goal pushed his Premier League tally to a century in just 111 league appearances.
This feat completely surpasses Alan Shearer’s previous record. The legendary former Newcastle and Blackburn star needed 124 matches to achieve the same milestone. Haaland’s efficiency is simply extraordinary.
Haaland’s Dominance Since Arrival
Since joining Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, Haaland has consistently broken records. He had gone three matches without scoring. These were against Newcastle, Bayer Leverkusen, and Leeds. However, the wait ended with a ruthless finish. It was a clear demonstration of his destructive quality in front of goal.
The build-up to the goal was clinical. Jeremy Doku provided a perfect cut-back. Haaland took a quick look before unleashing a fierce shot from about 12 yards. Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno was left motionless as the ball flashed past him.
Season Stats and Future Outlook
This particular strike marked Haaland’s 15th league goal of the current season. It was also his 20th goal across all competitions.
Of his 100 Premier League goals, 71 have come from his powerful left foot. An additional 17 were headers. This showcases his versatility.
Alan Shearer’s towering all-time record of 260 Premier League goals remains a distant target. However, Haaland’s unprecedented scoring rate suggests it might not be safe forever. His trajectory indicates a potential challenge to even the most formidable records in English football history.
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