Erling Haaland backed to beat Shearer 100-goal record on Toon hero’s home turf

But Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said Shearer’s achievements will stand the test of time no matter what Haaland does in his career.

Erling Haaland greets the people from the city hall balcony after the victory in the World Cup qualifying match between Norway and Italy. Pic: Heiko Junge/NTB via AP.

Pep Guardiola hopes to see Manchester City striker Erling Haaland break Alan Shearer’s record as the fastest man to reach 100 Premier League goals on the former England captain’s old St James’ Park stomping ground this weekend.

But the City boss said Shearer’s achievements will stand the test of time regardless.