Romelu Lukaku breaks another Everton record in 4-0 win over Hull

By Adam Bate

Image: Romelu Lukaku is now the Premier League's top scorer this season

Premier League top scorer Romelu Lukaku broke another record in Everton's 4-0 win over Hull.

Romelu Lukaku's two stoppage-time goals in Everton's 4-0 win over Hull City took the striker to 21 Premier League goals for the season as the records continue to tumble.

Lukaku leads Everton to victory

Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Everton beat Hull 4-0 at Goodison Park

The Belgium international is the first Everton player to score 20 or more goals in a single season in Premier League history.

The last man to achieve the feat was Gary Lineker in his sole season with the club in 1985/86 when the England striker scored 30 league goals.

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With nine games remaining, that total is still in Lukaku's sights as he aims to cement his position as the Premier League's top scorer. He's now two clear of the injured Spurs striker Harry Kane.

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The 23-year-old's goals at Goodison Park on Saturday also took him to 81 in the competition and he is one of only four players to pass the 80 mark before turning 24.

Koeman: We must keep Lukaku

Ronald Koeman feels the club must keep hold of Romelu Lukaku after his two goals against Hull

The three previous players to do so are Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney - so he is the first foreigner to rack up so many Premier League goals at such a young age.

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Everton fans will hope that Lukaku is happy to continue breaking records with the club. He has so far refused to sign an extension to his contract, much to Ronald Koeman's frustration.

Image: Lukaku is the first Everton player to score 20 goals in a Premier League season
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