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

Shane Long of Southampton
Shane Long of Southampton

#8 Kevin Nolan: Blackburn vs Bolton - 13.48 seconds

Kevin Anthony Jance Nolan
Kevin Anthony Jance Nolan

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

Chris Sutton
Chris Sutton

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.

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