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Erling Haaland made Premier League history Tuesday by becoming the fastest player to score 100 goals.
After breaking Alan Shearer’s record, the Manchester City forward insisted his outstanding strike rate was no less than should be expected of him.
“I don’t want to say the words, but when you’re a striker for Man City, you should be delivering great numbers and that’s my job,” Haaland told Sky Sports. “People should criticize me if I don’t. That’s normally what people do, so in the end … I should deliver.”
Haaland’s 100th goal came in his 111th Premier League game when he lashed the ball into the back of the net in the 17th minute at Craven Cottage. Shearer, the league’s all-time leading scorer (260 goals), reached his century in 124 games.
“It’s huge and I’m really proud and, of course it’s a massive thing,” Haaland said. “The 100 club is a nice thing to be in.”
Haaland has been outstanding since joining City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022 — helping the club win two Premier League titles, the Champions League and FA Cup in that time.
Harry Kane is the third fastest player to 100 Premier League goals — reaching that landmark figure in 141 games. City great Sergio Aguero managed it in 147 and Thierry Henry became a centurion in his 160th.
“The numbers are insane. Insane,” Pep Guardiola said of Haaland’s feat. “For sure he’s one of the best.
“For the strikers, it’s a question of numbers and his numbers have no discussions.”
Haaland has scored at 22 of 23 stadiums he’s played at
Haaland has scored at every single stadium he has played at aside from Anfield, proving not only he can score against anyone, but also anywhere.
Aside from the Etihad Stadium, where he’s scored 58 goals in 54 games, Haaland’s favourite ground is London Stadium, where he has scored six goals in three matches.
Haaland has scored against every Premier League club he has faced
Haaland has scored against all 23 clubs that he has faced since arriving at Man City in the summer of 2022.
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