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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Ian Parker

Erling Haaland backed to beat Shearer 100-goal record on Toon hero’s home turf

Newcastle’s Dan Burn (left) and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland battle for the ball (Owen Humphreys/PA) - (PA Archive)

Pep Guardiola hopes to see Manchester City striker Erling Haaland break Alan Shearer’s record as the fastest man to reach 100 Premier League goals on the former England captain’s old St James’ Park stomping ground this weekend.

But the City boss said Shearer’s achievements will stand the test of time regardless.

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