Real Madrid and Manchester City's prolific strikers are set to meet again in the Champions League on Wednesday

LONDON (AP) — Erling Haaland made Premier League history Tuesday by becoming the fastest player to score 100 goals. After breaking Alan Shearer's record, the Manchester City forward insisted his outstanding strike rate was no less than should be expected of him.

Manchester City star Erling Haaland scored his first goal at the Santiago Bernabeu against Real Madrid, prompting comparisons: how long did it take Lionel Messi to score there? Manchester City is facing Real Madrid in matchday 6 of the UEFA Champions League,

Watch video of every goal from Erling Haaland's Premier League seasons and see his stats from a glittering young career at Man City, Dortmund, Salzburg, Molde, and Norway's national team.

How many more goals does Erling Haaland need to match the tallies of top Premier League legends?

Erling Haaland scored his 100th Premier League goal on Tuesday and Manchester City moved to within two points of the top of the standings after surviving a stunning fightback from Fulham. Haaland became the fastest player to reach a century of goals in the league with his 17th-minute opener in City's 5-4 win at Craven Cottage.

Erling Haaland has scored for Manchester City in their crunch clash at Real Madrid – but he broke a record before that key goal. The Norwegian striker was named in the starting line-up by

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has called Erling Haaland's rapid rise into the Premier League's 100 club "insane."

Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland has claimed he is held to a higher standard than some of his rivals due to his prolific scoring record. The Norway international has been a huge hit since joining the club from Borussia Dortmund and has scored goals for fun for Pep Guardiola's side.

Erling Haaland sends Man City transfer warning: 'They have to replace me' - Norwegian has smashed records since his arrival in England