Erling Haaland ripped through the record books on Tuesday, becoming the fastest player in Premier League history to reach 100 goals. The milestone arrived in a breathless, nine-goal thriller at Craven Cottage, where Manchester City edged Fulham 5-4 and the 25-year-old striker tucked away the strike that completed his century.
Haaland’s landmark finish was a picture of poise — a measured steer from Jeremy Doku’s cross that found the net in the first half of a pulsating contest. It wasn’t just the timing that mattered; it was the speed.
The Norwegian reached 100 Premier League goals in just 111 appearances, eclipsing Alan Shearer’s previous benchmark and rewriting the pace at which modern strikers can accumulate numbers.
Coming into the Fulham game Haaland had endured an unusual dry spell, failing to score in three consecutive matches across league and European fixtures. He answered those doubts emphatically: not only did he score, he also rattled the woodwork twice and supplied two assists, reminding everyone why City’s attack revolves around him.
This season alone he has been prolific, with 20 goals in 19 appearances across all competitions.
Haaland captured the moment simply: “A proud moment. The 100 club is a huge thing. To do it this quickly is amazing.” Pep Guardiola, visibly impressed, praised the striker’s performance and hunger, calling the achievement “incredible” and urging him to keep pushing for more.
Since arriving from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, Haaland’s scoring rate has been extraordinary. His debut season produced a record 36 Premier League goals, and his overall strike rate in England now outpaces nearly every elite forward to have graced the competition.
While Shearer’s all-time tally of 260 remains a distant summit, Haaland’s contract and current form suggest the chase has only just begun.
Haaland’s century is both a landmark and a launching pad. With a contract that keeps him at City for years to come and a scoring instinct that rarely sleeps, the football world will be watching to see how high his tally climbs — and how many more records he will pulverize along the way.
