One of the greatest goalscorers ever seen, Cole netted 187 times in an illustrious career featuring five Premier League title wins, a Golden Boot and a famous Treble with Manchester United.
Remarkably, only one of his goals came from the penalty spot, while his 34 goals for Newcastle United in 1993/94 remain the second-most by any player in a single season.
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