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Southampton's Shane Long scores fastest goal in Premier League history

Shane Long (left) scored the fastest goal in Premier League history. [AFP]

Southampton striker Shane Long scored the fastest goal in Premier League history as he netted after just 7.69 seconds of his side's match at Watford on Tuesday.

Long's record-breaking goal came immediately after the kick-off when he blocked a clearance from Watford defender Craig Cathcart, allowing the Republic of Ireland international to dink a cool finish over Ben Foster.

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