What could stop Haaland breaking Shearer's Premier League goal record?
ESPN • 12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Erling Haaland's arrival in the Premier League has raised questions about the potential for him to break Alan Shearer's all-time record of 260 goals, which had long seemed unassailable, according to ESPN. The article discusses various factors that could influence Haaland's pursuit of this record.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
34 days
36
Velocity (0-40)
9 sources
6
Tier (0-10)
ESPN
14
Breadth (0-15)
9 unique
Total Score91/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 25
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 9 independent sources
Age: 34 days - proven survivor
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