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Brighton thrash Palace with record-breaking goal
Brighton scores five against Palace in record-breaking Premier League performance.
In brief
Brighton scores five against Palace in record-breaking Premier League performance. Brighton's Diego Gomez scored a 51m goal to extend their unbeaten run and top Premier League goal-scoring. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Brighton's record-breaking goal
Diego Gomez scored a 51m goal from the halfway line against Crystal Palace.
“as soon as he struck it, i knew it was in. he's taken the club goal of the season off me”
Premier League goal of the month
Lewis Dunk won the September Premier League goal of the month with a 35-yard stunner.
Brighton's goal-scoring record
Brighton have 23 top-flight goals, four more than Manchester City.
Brighton's unbeaten run
Brighton won 5-0 against Palace after a 14th-place start to the season.
Manager's perspective
Fabian Hurzeler says Brighton must stay humble despite strong form.
“we have to stay very humble. the season will be long”
Goal analysis
Gomez's goal was the furthest long-range Premier League goal since 2017.
Next matches
Brighton face Liverpool, Manchester City, and European opponents next.
Future prospects
Brighton aim for Champions League qualification with strong start.
Expert opinion
Shay Given calls Brighton's form 'unbelievable' despite challenges.
“they're having an unbelievable start to the season”
The takeaway
Brighton's Diego Gomez scored a 51m goal to extend their unbeaten run and top Premier League goal-scoring.
