Erling Haaland has rewritten Premier League history once again, becoming the quickest player ever to reach 100 goals in the competition. The Manchester City striker delivered the milestone moment with a powerful first-time strike during a thrilling 5-4 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage, adding another incredible chapter to his already extraordinary journey in English football.
The Norwegian forward scored in the 17th minute, smashing a low finish past goalkeeper Bernd Leno to open the scoring and simultaneously record his landmark 100th Premier League goal. Haaland has now reached the century mark in just 111 appearances, an achievement that surpasses every goalscorer before him and sets a new benchmark for goal-scoring efficiency in England’s top flight.
With this feat, Haaland obliterates Alan Shearer’s long-standing record, achieving the milestone 13 matches faster. He has also comfortably outpaced modern stars such as Harry Kane, who took 141 games to hit 100 goals, and Manchester City legend Sergio Agüero, who required 147 appearances. At only 25, Haaland’s relentless scoring rate has sparked serious conversation about whether he could eventually break Shearer’s all-time tally of 260 Premier League goals.
Since arriving at Manchester City in 2022, Haaland has transformed the league with his exceptional consistency. His debut season delivered a sensational 36 goals, earning him Premier League Player of the Season honours and guiding City to a historic treble. He followed this with another Golden Boot-winning campaign and continued his dominance even in seasons considered “quiet” by his towering standards.
Haaland’s latest goal arrived in a chaotic match filled with drama. City surged to a 3-0 lead with Haaland scoring and assisting early in the game, later stretching the advantage to 5-1. Fulham mounted an unexpected comeback with three second-half goals, pushing City to the edge. Despite the late surge from the hosts, Pep Guardiola’s side did enough to secure the win in one of the wildest scorelines of the season.
With this historic milestone now behind him, Haaland’s trajectory points toward even greater records and honours, as he continues to redefine what is possible for a Premier League striker.
