Erling Haaland Smashes Premier League Record: Fastest to 100 Goals in Just 111 Matches
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Manchester City's Erling Haaland has solidified his position as the Premier League's most prolific goal-scorer, becoming the fastest player to reach 100 goals in just 111 matches. The Norwegian sensation achieved this remarkable feat on Tuesday night, scoring the opening goal against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Haaland's 17th-minute strike, a thumping first-time finish past Bernd Leno, marked his 15th goal of the Premier League season and brought him to a century of goals since joining City in 2022. This achievement eclipses the previous record held by Alan Shearer, whom Haaland outdid by a whopping 13 matches. He also surpasses contemporary superstars Harry Kane (141 matches) and Sergio Aguero (147 games). Haaland's incredible goal-scoring rate has many considering him the favourite to finish his career as the Premier League's highest ever goalscorer, with 160 goals still needed to surpass Shearer's long-standing record of 260. The 25-year-old has been unstoppable in the Premier League, with a historic campaign in his debut season seeing him win the Premier League Player of the Year award after scoring 36 goals. He has continued to impress, winning the golden boot in his second season and scoring 22 goals in a quieter year by his and City's standards. Haaland's 100th goal came in a thrilling 5-4 victory over Fulham, in which he scored and assisted early to help City take a 3-0 lead. However, Fulham mounted a remarkable comeback, scoring three goals in the second half to make it a nail-biting finish. City ultimately emerged victorious, but the game will be remembered for its stunning twists and turns.
