Who’s responsible for the fastest goal in Premier League history? What about the earliest left-footed strike? The fastest goal by a non-European? Who on the list has scored more than once in the opening minute of different matches? And which football club has a penchant for conceding quick goals? Here are the fastest goals scored in the competition with the facts on what makes each unique.
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