ESPN.com · Dec 3, 2025
Erling Haaland eyes next Alan Shearer record? 'I know about it...'
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Erling Haaland has smashed Alan Shearer's first goal record in the Premier League and could go on to break another.
Haaland opened the scoring in Manchester City's 5-3 win at Fulham on Tuesday, bringing up his 100th goal in the Premier League.
The Norway striker has notched 100 goals in 111 appearances, the fastest player to do so, beating Shearer who did it in 124 games.
Erling Haaland could target another Alan Shearer record. GettyNewcastle and England legend Shearer holds the record for all-time Premier League goals (260), a tally which 25-year-old Haaland has been tipped for.
"I know about it," he told Sky Sports at Craven Cottage. "But I don't think too much about it..."