Erling Haaland smashes Premier League records, becoming the quickest player to reach 100 goals and assists milestone.
Living legends of goal scoring in the Premier League, Erling Haaland and Alan Shearer, are in a league of their own. Recently, the lethal Norwegian forward broke Shearer's long-standing record for the quickest player to reach 100 goal involvements in the league.
The Numbers Don't Lie
- Erling Haaland: Haaland smashed the record, reaching the remarkable milestone in just 94 games, with a stellar 84 goals and 16 assists. This astounding achievement was accomplished during his second season with Manchester City, following his transfer from Borussia Dortmund in June 2022[1][3][4].
- Alan Shearer: Previously, Shearer reigned supreme, hitting 100 goal involvements in 100 matches. The Premier League's all-time leading scorer has a total of 260 goals to his name, and 324 goal involvements in the league[1][3][5].
Standout Moments
- Haaland: Haaland's incredible form includes scoring a scorching nine goals in six games against West Ham and a searing six goals with three assists in just five games against Manchester United[1][2]. In his debut season (2022-23), Haaland set a new record for most goals in a single Premier League season with an astounding 36 goals[1][2].
- Shearer: In the 1994-95 season, Shearer displayed his own brilliance, netting 34 goals and providing 13 assists, playing a pivotal role as Blackburn Rovers won the Premier League title. He won the Golden Boot an impressive three years in a row from 1994 to 1996[2].
In Shearer's Words
Speaking on BBC's Match of the Day, the legendary Shearer, seemingly modestly, admitted he didn't know he previously held the league's goal involvements record. Yet he acknowledged Haaland's feat as truly very impressive[6].
The Road Ahead for Manchester City
Saturday's draw against Brighton was another setback for City in its pursuit of Champions League football next season. Despite City's struggles, Haaland's exceptional goal-scoring ability continues to set him apart. In just 28 Premier League games, he has already found the back of the net 21 times and set up three goals for his teammates[1][2]. Manchester City takes on Bournemouth in the FA Cup next, with hopes of finding form quickly in a competition that remains the club's last real chance at winning a trophy this season[6].
- Haaland's Record Celebrated: Despite his humble words, Alan Shearer, the Premier League's all-time leading goal scorer, credits Erling Haaland's achievement of breaking Shearer's longstanding record for the quickest player to reach 100 goal involvements as very impressive.
- Creditline for Manchester City: Erling Haaland's outstanding form for Manchester City, with a tally of 21 goals and 3 assists in just 28 Premier League games, serves as a creditline for the team's hopes of gaining Champions League football next season.
- Future Striking Competition: The unrivaled athleticism and goal-scoring prowess displayed by both Erling Haaland and Alan Shearer in their respective careers as strikers in the Premier League sets the stage for a longstanding and thrilling contest between the two sporting icons.
