Brighton beat Crystal Palace 5-0 in a one-sided Premier League match at the Amex Stadium, with Diego Gómez producing the standout moment. After a Palace turnover, the midfielder collects the ball near the halfway line, spots goalkeeper Walter Benítez off his line, and strikes from long range. His effort goes over Benítez and into the net in the opening stages, described by multiple outlets as a contender for goal of the season.
Several reports note Brighton’s early dominance, including a rapid sequence that puts the result beyond Palace quickly. One outlet also references an own goal that helps set the tone, while others highlight how Brighton move into second place with the victory and continue a strong start to the campaign. Overall coverage agrees the match is decided early, with Palace struggling to respond and Brighton adding further goals to complete a comprehensive rout.
