In a thrilling Premier League clash at Craven Cottage on Tuesday, Erling Haaland etched his name into the record books — becoming the fastest player ever to score 100 goals in the Premier League. His milestone came in the 17th minute, when he coolly converted a cross from Jérémy Doku into the top-left corner, powering Manchester City to a dramatic 5–4 victory over Fulham FC. Dawn+2Premier League+2
Haaland reached this landmark in just 111 Premier League appearances — shaving 13 games off the previous benchmark set by Alan Shearer 30 years ago. Premier League+2Sky Sports+2
The match itself was a rollercoaster. City surged into a 5–1 lead before Fulham mounted a spirited comeback, rattling nerves with three late goals. But Haaland’s early strike, combined with solid efforts from teammates, was enough to secure the win. Reuters+2Dawn+2
After the game, Haaland admitted the achievement felt special: “100 club is a huge thing,” he said. “To do it this quickly is amazing — I’m proud, I’m happy.” Manager Pep Guardiola also showered praise on the Norwegian striker, calling the performance “unbelievable” and highlighting his hunger and consistency.