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'My record will go' - will Haaland overtake Shearer?

"All I have to say is, I'm sorry, I'm here to stay."

That message from Erling Haaland, released in a social media video by Manchester City after the Norwegian striker signed a new contract until 2034, was aimed at Premier League defenders.

But the message could also be aimed at all-time Premier League record goalscorer Alan Shearer.

Haaland's new contract - the longest in the Premier League - means Shearer's 260-goal record could well be in sight.

After all, Haaland, who has 79 Premier League goals so far, has scored his at 0.