The match is about to kick-off, but you decide you have enough time to make a quick cup of tea. You turn on the TV and it’s 1-0 already. How did that happen?
Well, it can and does happen from time to time – and your challenge is to name the players who’ve scored the 10 fastest goals in Premier League history.
According to the latest data, here are the 10 fastest scorers in Premier League history:
1. Shane Long – 7.69 seconds (Southampton vs. Watford, April 2019)
2. Ledley King – 9.9 seconds (Tottenham Hotspur vs. Bradford City, December 2000)
3. Alan Shearer – 10.52 seconds (Newcastle United vs. Manchester City, January 2003)
4. Christian Eriksen – 10.54 seconds (Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United, January 2018)
5. Mark Viduka – 11 seconds (Leeds United vs. Charlton Athletic, September 2000)
6. Dwight Yorke – 12 seconds (Coventry City vs. Aston Villa, September 1995)
7. Chris Sutton – 12.94 seconds (Everton vs. Blackburn Rovers, November 1994)
8. Kevin Nolan – 13.48 seconds (Blackburn Rovers vs. Bolton Wanderers, August 2003)
9. James Beattie – 13.52 seconds (Everton vs. Chelsea, January 2005)
10. Asmir Begovic – 13.64 seconds (Stoke City vs. Southampton, November 2013)
These players have left a lasting impression on the Premier League with their lightning-fast goals. It’s worth noting that some of these goals have been game-changers, setting the tone for the entire match.
If you managed to guess them all, congratulations! That’s quite an impressive feat. But if you struggled to remember some of these rapid-fire scorers, fear not, as it’s not an easy challenge.
If you’re up for another challenge, you could test your knowledge of the 20 most expensive January transfers in Premier League history. That’ll surely keep you entertained and further showcase your football expertise.
Remember, the Premier League is full of surprises, and those quick goals at the beginning of a match are just a taste of the thrilling action that awaits fans week after week. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful game that continues to captivate audiences around the globe.
