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Man City’s Haaland becomes fastest player to 100 Premier League goals

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Manchester City’s Erling Haaland hit a blistering left-footed strike in the 17th minute of their game at Fulham.

LONDON: Manchester City’s Erling Haaland became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals with his blistering left-footed strike in the 17th minute of their game at Fulham on Tuesday.

City winger Jeremy Doku crossed to the Norwegian who finished with a first-time shot, achieving the feat in 111 games, 13 fewer than the previous fastest centurion Alan Shearer, who reached the mark in 124 appearances.

Shearer holds the record for all-time Premier League goals with 260.

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