Premier League: Fastest 10 goals in EPL history ranked after Shane Long breaks record

Premier League fans witnessed another historic moment on Tuesday night when Southampton met Watford at Vicarage Road. The visitors' striker, Shane Long, scored the fastest goal in Premier League history.

Referee Mike Dean blew the whistle for kick-off as Watford midfielder Roberto Pereyra passed the ball back to Craig Cathcart. Long didn't waste any time and pressured the Northern Irish defender. After understanding the situation, Cathcart tried to clear the danger but was a little too late.

Long, who was galloping towards the ball, made an interception by pouncing on it. Then, it was just a matter of time for Long. The Republic of Ireland international held his nerve and chipped the ball perfectly into the net just seven seconds from the kick-off.

Although Andre Gray scored an equaliser in the 90th minute of the match to finish the game with a 1-1 scoreline, fans will remember this match for Long's goal in the opening stage of the match.

Now, let us take a look at the 10 fastest goals in the Premier League history.

#10 Asmir Begovic: Stoke vs Southampton - 13.64 seconds

Asmir Begovic, who is currently playing for Premier League side AFC Bournemouth, scored his first goal against Southampton back in 2013. Southampton tried to attack in opening seconds of the match. Their forward failed to make a strong run as Stoke's defender gave a back pass towards Begovic.

Begovic, without wasting any time, struck it long towards the opposite goal. His current Bournemouth teammate Artur Boruc was off the line and the ball went past the goalkeeper just 14 seconds after the start of the match.

#9 James Beattie: Chelsea vs Southampton - 13.52 seconds

Chelsea hosted Southampton at Stamford Bridge in 2004. James Beattie scored the fastest goal of that season in the 14th second of the game. Under the management of Jose Mourinho, Chelsea conceded the first goal of that 2004-05 season.

Chelsea kicked off the proceedings with Joe Cole's wicked pass rolling towards the giant of a forward. Petr Cech failed to touch the ball as Beattie's superb volley hit the net. However, the host sealed a 2-1 victory thanks to Frank Lampard's penalty and James Battie's own goal.

#8 Kevin Nolan: Blackburn vs Bolton - 13.48 seconds

Former Bolton player Kevin Nolan scored one of the fastest goals of the Premier League back in January 2004. On that day, Nolan scored twice to launch win over their arch-rival Blackburn Rovers.

With 13.48 seconds on the clock, Nolan drew first blood in the match. Bolton hit back at the next minute of the game. The game ended with an exciting 4-3 scoreline to the away side Bolton.

#7 Chris Sutton: Everton vs Blackburn - 12.94 seconds

On 1st April 1995, Everton met Blackburn Rovers at Goodison Park. Blackburn's striker Chris Sutton scored an eye-catching goal in the opening minute, just 13 seconds into the game.

Conceding an early goal, Everton failed to maintain their defensive structure as legendary striker Alan Shearer, with Blackburn then, extended the lead six minutes later. Although former Everton midfielder Graham Stuart scored a goal to get his team back on track, the Merseyside club lost the game by a narrow 2-1 margin.

#6 Dwight Yorke: Coventry vs Aston Villa - 12.16 seconds

Back in September 1995, one of the historical sides of the Premier League, Aston Villa, outclassed Coventry football club by a devastating 3-0 scoreline. Dwight Yorke, who was with Villa before joining Manchester United, struck for the travelers in the 12th second of the game to register his name in the pages of Premier League history.

On that night, the Trinidad and Tobago international not only scored an early goal but also helped his team by providing a valuable assist. Savo Milosevic scored the other two goals for Villa.

#5 Mark Viduka: Charlton vs Leeds - 11.90 seconds

Mark Viduka, former Leeds United striker

Charlton Athletic welcomed Leeds United in March 2001. The goals from Mark Viduka and Alan Smith sealed all three points for the visitor club.

It was Mark Viduka who scored one of the fastest goals in PL history in the 12th second of the match. Straight after the first whistle, Ian Harte provided a brilliant pass towards Charlton's defensive line.

Smith then took over, providing an assist to Viduka. After taking a deft touch on the ball, Viduka directed the ball toward the nets with absolute precision.

#4 Christian Eriksen: Tottenham vs Manchester United - 10.54 seconds

Christian Eriksen scored a brilliant goal in the 11th second of the match, that too against Man United in January 2018. Jose Mourinho-helmed United visited Wembley for their Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur.

The Manchester United defence failed to capitalise a long ball as Dele Alli's deflected shot found Eriksen's feet. The Danish star's left-footed shot gave an early lead to the home side as Phil Jones' own goal in the 28th minute sealed a 2-0 victory for Spurs.

#3 Alan Shearer: Newcastle vs Manchester City - 10.52 seconds

Premier League all-time top-scorer Alan Shearer, a Newcastle legend, scored the fastest goal of his career back in January 2003 against Manchester City.

With the help of Carlo Nash, Alan Shearer completed this tough task. A superb run and a clear-cut finish happened inside the opening 10 seconds of the match. The match ended 2-0 in favour of Newcastle United with Craig Bellamy adding the second in the 26th minute.

#2 Ledley King: Bradford City vs Tottenham - 9.82 seconds

In December 2000, Bradford City played host to Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham started the match on a high note as their defender Ledley King's powerful strike didn't give the opposition goalkeeper the slightest of chances to block the ball.

Spurs managed to score three goals on that day. However, the match ended with a 3-3 scoreline.

#1 Shane Long: Watford vs Southampton - 7.69 seconds

Shane Long registered the fastest goal of the Premier League on April 23, 2019, against Watford. Shane Long, who is one of the energetic players out there in the Premier League, scored his fourth goal of the 2018-19 season.

In the 7th second of the match, Long's scintillating finish opened up the scoreline while the late goal from Andre Gray forced the Saints to share the spoils with Watford.