Erling Haaland has once again redefined the limits of Premier League goalscoring, etching his name into the history books with a breathtaking new record. On Tuesday night, the Manchester City striker became the fastest player ever to reach 100 goals in the competition, achieving the milestone in a mere 111 appearances.
A Historic Strike at Craven Cottage
The moment of history arrived in the 17th minute during Manchester City's midweek clash against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Haaland, demonstrating his trademark power and precision, unleashed a fierce drive that flew past goalkeeper Bernd Leno. This landmark goal saw him obliterate the previous record held by Newcastle legend Alan Shearer, who needed 124 matches to reach his century in the 1990s.
Haaland had already come agonisingly close earlier in the match, striking the post after breaking through the Fulham defence. His decisive finish continued an utterly relentless scoring streak that has seen him dismantle multiple Premier League benchmarks since his high-profile move from Borussia Dortmund in July 2022.
Leaving Legends in His Wake
The Norwegian phenomenon's record-breaking pace has left some of the division's most celebrated marksmen trailing far behind. The previous fastest to 100 goals, Thierry Henry, required 141 games. Other iconic forwards like Sergio Agüero (147 games) and Mohamed Salah (162 games) are also now looking up at Haaland's astonishing new standard.
This latest feat adds to a stunning catalogue of achievements Haaland has compiled before his 26th birthday. His most famous record remains the 36 goals he scored in a single Premier League season during City's treble-winning 2022-23 campaign, surpassing Salah's previous best of 32 in a 38-game season.
Dominating the Present and Chasing More Glory
The goal at Fulham did more than just make history; it also solidified Haaland's position at the top of this season's scoring charts. The 25-year-old now has 15 league goals, comfortably ahead of challengers like Brentford's Igor Thiago and Brighton's Danny Welbeck. His form throughout 2025 has seen him dominate scoring tables for both club and country.
The victory in west London also had significant implications for the title race. Pep Guardiola's side moved to within two points of league leaders Arsenal, proving that Haaland's historic contributions are as crucial as ever to Manchester City's pursuit of silverware.
