Watch: Shane Long scores the fastest-ever goal in Premier League history
Shane Long has broken the record for the fastest goal scored in Premier League history, scoring after just seven seconds.
A goal shorter than a Vine. God bless Shane Long. pic.twitter.com/LBQOgt7SV0
— Carl Anka (@Ankaman616) April 23, 2019
Watford kicked off against Southampton this evening and the Ireland striker raced after the ball, charging down a pass from Watford centre-half Craig Cathcart.
And the Saint wasted little time in picking up the loose ball, showing superb composure to lift the ball over Watford keeper Ben Foster and into the net.
It has been a fine month for Long, with the striker enjoying a fruitful spell.
⏱ 7.69 seconds - the fastest goal in #PremierLeague history!@ShaneLong7 #WATSOU pic.twitter.com/p2QNLKfSM5
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 23, 2019
Having only scored once all season in the league before April, the Tipp native now has four goals to his name.
At the start of the month, Long scored his 50th Premier League goal against Liverpool, making him just the fourth Irish player to reach the milestone.
He hit another in the 3-1 win over Wolves, before stunning Watford this evening with his record-breaking strike.
0.07 - At just seven seconds, Shane Long's strike against Watford is the fastest ever scored in @premierleague history. Record. #WATSOU
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 23, 2019
Former Tottenham captain Ledley King held the previous record, scoring after just 10 seconds in 2000 against Bradford.
Long's goal was not enough to secure three-points however, as Watford equalised through Andre Gray
