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Gómez wondergoal sparks Brighton’s 5-0 derby thrashing of Palace
Brighton thrashed Crystal Palace 5-0 in the A23 derby, matching their biggest win in the fixture since 1956. Diego Gómez’s 51-metre strike was the standout moment, while Yasin Ayari, Charalampos Kostoulas and Jack Hinshelwood also scored. The result extended Brighton’s impressive start and deepened Palace’s defensive problems after a disastrous opening 10 minutes.
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What matters
- Gómez’s goal was the Premier League’s longest since Wayne Rooney’s 58-metre strike in 2017.
- Brighton’s five-goal margin matched their record victory over Palace.
Context & caveats
- Palace manager Pierre Sage’s future remains unresolved after the defeat.
Why this made the edition
A complete, current match report documents a notable 5-0 Premier League derby win, Brighton’s record-equalling margin against Crystal Palace and Diego Gómez’s exceptional 51-metre goal. It is a strong concise roundup item and is not a duplicate of the supplied publication history.
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