To solve this question, the user needs to have knowledge of English Premier League (EPL) football and the highest goal scorers in EPL history.
Now, let's go through each option and explain why it is right or wrong:
A. Alan Shearer: This option is correct. Alan Shearer is the highest goal scorer in EPL history with 260 goals to his name.
B. Wayne Rooney: This option is incorrect. Although Wayne Rooney is one of the top goal scorers in EPL history, he is not the highest. He scored a total of 208 goals.
C. Bobby Charlton: This option is incorrect. Bobby Charlton was a great player for Manchester United, but he did not play in the EPL era. He played in the old First Division before the EPL was established.
D. Ruud van Nistelrooy: This option is incorrect. Ruud van Nistelrooy was a prolific scorer for Manchester United, but he did not score the most goals in EPL history. He scored a total of 95 goals during his time in the EPL.
The Answer is: A (Alan Shearer)