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OTD in 2007, Bendtner created fastest goal scored by a substitute in PL history

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On this day in 2007, Nicklas Bendtner scored six seconds after coming on against Tottenham. It was the fastest goal scored by a substitute in Premier League history.

With Bendtner on the bench, Arsenal took a 1-0 lead with a goal from EAdebayor (48'), but Berbatov (66') drew Spurs level.

With the match level at 1-1; Wenger made an attacking change, sending Bendtner on for midfielder Eboue.

The Danish striker immediately positioned himself near the far post for a Fabregas corner kick, then charged into the goalmouth to head the ball past goalkeeper Robinson.

It was Bendtner's first touch of the ball.