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Kelechi Iheanacho became the 16th teenager to net ten Premier League goals… Can you name the others?

The Manchester City striker's achievement is even greater as he has managed to do it with just 14 shots on target

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MAN CITY’S Kelechi Iheanacho continues to blitz a goal trail in the Prem.

He’s now hit TEN goals from just 14 shots on target and became the 16th teen to hit double figures in the top flight.

16 teenagers to score ten-plus Premier League goals

Michael Owen, Feb 7, 1998, 18 years 54 days

 Michael Owen bagged ten after breaking into the first team at Liverpool
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Michael Owen bagged ten after breaking into the first team at LiverpoolCredit: Getty Images

MICHAEL OWEN burst onto the scene for Liverpool and quickly became their main striker.

The former England international went on to score 118 goals for the club before moves to Real Madrid, Newcastle, Manchester United and Stoke.

Wayne Rooney Dec 28, 2003, 18y 64 days

WAYNE ROONEY got his ten goals while at Everton.

And he then went on to move to Manchester United and become the club captain - and is close to becoming their all time leading goalscorer.

Francis Jeffers Oct 2, 1999, 18y 247 days

JEFFERS was one of the most promising youngsters when he came through at Everton.

But after his £10million move to Arsenal, the 'fox in the box' struggled to make an impact at Highbury.

Robbie Fowler Mar 13, 1994, 18y 334d

 Robbie Fowler had two spells at Liverpool
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Robbie Fowler had two spells at LiverpoolCredit: Getty Images

FOWLER is an Anfield legend and cemented his place in fans' hearts early on.

He left the club in 2001 before returning for his second spell in 2006.

Alan Smith Oct 16, 1999, 18y 348d

SMITH began his career in the midlands with Leicester City.

After scoring 76 goal for the Foxes, Smith moved to Arsenal where he netted a further 115 and won the league title in 1989.

Emile Heskey May 11, 1997, 19y 120d

HESKEY made his name at Leicester before moving to Liverpool.

Along with Michael Owen, Heskey formed a fierce partnership and was part of the treble-winning team in 2001.

Raheem Sterling Apr 20, 2014, 19y 132d

STERLING has been rejuvenated under Pep Guardiola.

But the England international got to ten Prem goals while he was at Liverpool before his controversial move to Manchester City.

Robbie Keane Jan 1, 2000, 19y 187d

 Robbie Keane is still playing out in the MLS for LA Galaxy but made his name in the Prem
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Robbie Keane is still playing out in the MLS for LA Galaxy but made his name in the PremCredit: Mark Robinson

KEANE is arguable one of the best strikers to ever grace the English top-flight.

The Irishman started at Wolves before moves to the liked of Inter Milan, Leeds and Tottenham.

Kevin Gallen Apr 18, 1995, 198d

GALLEN netted ten while in his teens for QPR.

He then moved around the football leagues and finally ended his career at Aylesbury United in 2013.

Jermain Defoe Apr 27, 2002, 19y 200d

DEFOE is still plying his trade in the Premier League for Sunderland.

West Ham was where he made his mark before moves to Tottenham, Portsmouth and Toronto.

Nicolas Anelka Oct 25, 1998, 19y 221d

ANELKA lit up the Premier League in his only season for Arsenal.

The Frenchman then made a £22million-move to Real Madrid.

Ryan Giggs Aug 15, 1993, 19y 257d

MANCHESTER UNITED legend started his long and illustrious career all the way back in 2993.

And the Welsh wizard went on to win 34 trophies before leaving the club in the summer.

Chris Bart-Williams Mar 12, 1994, 19y 264d

BEST remembered for his time at Nottingham Forest, many football fans may have forgotten Bart-Williams.

Frank Clark signed the Sierra Leone striker £2.5million and he went on to have spells with Charlton, Ipswich and Apoel.

Romelu Lukaku Feb 11, 2013, 19y 269d

LUKAKU has become one of the most sort after strikers in world football.

The big Belgian began his career at Chelsea before he was sold to Everton.

Nick Barmby Jan 22, 1994, 19y 341d

BARMBY netted his tenth Prem goal when he was 19-years-old.

Tottenham was the club he did it at before spells at Liverpool and Leeds before retiring at Hull in 2012.

Kelechi Iheanacho Sep 17, 2016, 19y 344d

MANCHESTER CITY have been without Sergio Aguero since his three-match ban.

And Iheanacho has filled his boots as he scored in the 4-0 win against Bournemouth.

 

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