On Saturday, AFC Bournemouth stunned Arsenal by taking the lead in just 9.11 seconds. However, Philip Billing’s effort falls just short of the fastest goal ever scored in the Premier League. Right after the kickoff, relegation-threatened Bournemouth launched a daring raid down the right, and Billing side-footed the ball into the net.
Philip Billing of Bournemouth scored one of the fastest goals ever scored in the Premier League on Saturday to give his team a surprise lead over league leaders Arsenal. Right after the kickoff, relegation-threatened Bournemouth launched a daring raid down the right, and Billing side-footed the ball into the net.
Although the Premier League’s Twitter feed recorded 11 seconds and nine seconds were also shared on social media, no official time was given. Shane Long’s goal for Southampton against Watford in 2019 took 7.69 seconds, making it the fastest goal ever scored in the Premier League.
Here is the top 5:
5. Christian Eriksen, 10.54 seconds
Although Eriksen currently plays for Manchester United, this goal was scored while Tottenham Hotspur was playing against United at home in January 2018.
4. Alan Shearer, 10.52 seconds
Due to a goal he scored against Manchester City at home in January 2003, the Premier League’s all-time leading goal scorer is included on this list.
3. Ledley King, 9.82 seconds
The second Tottenham player to make the list, King scored early in a December 2000 away match against Bradford City.
2. Philip Billing, 9.11 seconds
The Bournemouth player’s goal at a time when many seats in the North London stadium were still empty stunned the Emirates.
1. Shane Long, 7.69 seconds
The Southampton striker required simply 7.69 seconds to open the scoring for the Holy people away at Watford in April 2019.