Haaland Hits 100 PL Goals in Record 111 Games

Erling Haaland became the fastest player in Premier League history to reach 100 goals on Tuesday, scoring the opener in Manchester City's chaotic 5-4 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.

The 25-year-old Norwegian striker netted in the 17th minute with a first-time left-footed finish from Jeremy Doku's cross, achieving the milestone in his 111th league appearance. That mark surpassed Alan Shearer's previous record of 124 games, set in 1995. Haaland also provided two assists in the match, setting up Tijjani Reijnders and contributing to the buildup for another goal as City built a 5-1 lead before holding off a late Fulham rally sparked by Alex Iwobi and substitute Samuel Chukwueze's quickfire double.

Since joining Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, Haaland has transformed the team's attack, scoring 100 Premier League goals at an average of nearly one per game. In his debut season, he set the single-campaign record with 36 goals in 35 matches, earning the Golden Boot. He followed with 27 the next year and has 15 already this season in 14 appearances, leading the league scoring charts. His efficiency stands out against other landmarks: Thierry Henry needed 141 games...