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  "title": "Premier League all-time top goalscorers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/premier-league-all-time-top-goalscorers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T07:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/premier-league-time-top-goalscorers-071500012.html"
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  "account": "The Premier League all-time top goalscorer title is held by Alan Shearer, who has scored an impressive 260 goals in his career. Despite numerous challengers over the past two decades, no player has managed to break Shearer's record. Alan Shearer was a standout player for both Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United, earning Golden Boots and setting numerous records along the way. During the mid-nineties, he scored 30 or more league goals in three consecutive campaigns, a feat that has yet to be matched. Kane emerged as the most prominent challenger, reaching the 200-goal mark before pausing his pursuit for personal success at Bayern Munich. Wayne Rooney finished with 208 goals, while Mohamed Salah became the highest-scoring overseas player in Premier League history with 175 goals. Thierry Henry, known for his prolific scoring ability, contributed 175 goals to the league. Erling Haaland is currently seen as the most likely contender to eventually usurp Shearer's record should he continue his impressive form. For now, Shearer remains the clear leader, holding the title with an impressive 260-goal tally.",
  "summary": "There is something almost mythical about Alan Shearer’s Premier League goal record.Shearer stands as the Premier League’s all-time leading goalscorer with 260 goals, ahead ofHarry Kane and Wayne R...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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