Alan Shearer, Dwight Yorke, Mark Viduka: The fastest goals in Premier League history - in pictures

Let's hope we see more of these when the action returns

10. Asmir Begovic (Stoke) v Southampton, November 2, 2013 – 13.64 seconds. Getty

9. James Beattie (Southampton) v Chelsea, August 28, 2004 – 13.52 seconds. PA

8. Kevin Nolan (Bolton) v Blackburn, January 10, 2004 – 13.48 seconds. Empics

7. Chris Sutton (Blackburn) v Everton, April 1, 1995 – 12.94 seconds. Allsport

6. Dwight Yorke (Aston Villa) v Coventry, September 30, 1995 – 12.16 seconds. Getty

5. Mark Viduka (Leeds) v Charlton, March 17, 2001 – 11.90 seconds. Allsport

4. Christian Eriksen (Tottenham) v Manchester United, January 31, 2018 – 10.54 seconds. Getty

3. Alan Shearer (Newcastle) v Manchester City, January 18, 2003 – 10.52 seconds. Getty

2. Ledley King (Tottenham) v Bradford City, December 9, 2000 – 9.82 seconds. Empics

1. Shane Long (Southampton) v Watford, April 23, 2019 – 7.69 seconds. Getty

As the Premier League plans for a return, possibly in June, fans continue to be starved of action after more than two months in football lockdown.

The last game in the Premier League was on March 9, when Leicester trounced Aston Villa 4-0. It seems a world away.

When football does return – and it is schedule to be this weekend in Germany – interest will be huge.

Everyone will be hoping for a hatful of goals, the season to be completed without incident, and a fit and proper conclusion to relegation. And Liverpool to be rightfully crowned champions.

How long after kick-off will fans be waiting for that first goal? There have been some fast ones in the Premier League, as the gallery above shows. To find the quickest goal in Premier League history, simply swipe or click on the arrow. It's the top ten in reverse order.