Diego Gomez long-range stunner as Brighton thrash Crystal Palace 5-0; Bournemouth finally win
Brighton scored three times in ten minutes on their way to a 5-0 derby rout of Palace, while 10-man Sunderland lost 2-0 at Bournemouth, who claimed their first league win of the season.
Brighton produced one of the most emphatic performances of the Premier League season on Sunday, scoring three goals inside the first ten minutes on their way to a 5-0 win over Crystal Palace at the Amex Stadium. Diego Gomez's goal from near the halfway line was the highlight. Elsewhere, Bournemouth beat 10-man Sunderland 2-0 to record their first league win of the campaign. Both games kicked off at 2pm in England, 9pm in Malaysia.
Three goals in ten minutes
The derby was effectively settled almost before Palace had settled. In the fourth minute, Pascal Gross swung in a free-kick from the left and Palace defender Jaydee Canvot glanced it into his own net. Three minutes later, Gomez collected the ball just inside the Palace half, spotted Walter Benitez off his line and lifted a shot over the goalkeeper. Reports put the distance at around 50 metres.
In the tenth minute, Charalampos Kostoulas backheeled the ball into the path of Yasin Ayari, who finished to make it 3-0. According to Opta figures cited in post-match reports, it was the fastest any Premier League side had scored three times since Newcastle in April 2023.
Brighton keep going
Fabian Hurzeler's side did not ease off after the break. Kostoulas added the fourth four minutes into the second half after a fortunate ricochet, and Jack Hinshelwood completed the scoring in the 84th minute, tapping in after Benitez had saved a header from Luka Vuskovic.
It was described as Brighton's biggest win over their rivals since 1956 and their sixth straight victory in all competitions. They now have 16 points from seven games, sit third behind Manchester City and Arsenal, and boast the division's best attack with 23 goals while conceding only five. Their next assignment is a Conference League trip to Czech side Jablonec on Thursday.
Tough week for Pierre Sage's Palace
Palace had travelled with some confidence after beating Nottingham Forest the previous weekend, but a midweek Europa League defeat at Lyon was followed by this collapse. There were small positives: Jean-Philippe Mateta returned from a two-month injury absence and hit the crossbar, and Jefferson Lerma struck the post. Palace are 14th with seven points and have conceded 17 goals in seven league games, the worst defensive record in the division. They host Newcastle next Sunday.
Rose gets his first win at Bournemouth
At the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth finally ended their wait. Marcus Tavernier gave them the lead in the sixth minute, set up by Evanilson. Sunderland's task became much harder in the 17th minute when Kevin Danso was sent off for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity. Evanilson then made it 2-0 shortly after half-time, capitalising on a goalkeeping error.
It was Bournemouth's first Premier League win under Marco Rose, after a start in which they had let nine points slip from winning positions. The result lifts them to six points and out of the bottom three, while Regis Le Bris's Sunderland stay in the relegation zone on four points. Bournemouth visit Manchester United next Sunday; Sunderland host Leeds.
Key takeaways
- Brighton beat Crystal Palace 5-0, with an own goal, Diego Gomez, Yasin Ayari, Charalampos Kostoulas and Jack Hinshelwood on the scoresheet.
- Three Brighton goals came inside ten minutes, the fastest such start in the Premier League since April 2023.
- Brighton are third on 16 points with 23 goals scored, the most in the league.
- Bournemouth beat 10-man Sunderland 2-0 for their first league win of the season, and Marco Rose's first in the competition.
- Kevin Danso was sent off in the 17th minute for denying a goalscoring opportunity.
FAQ
How far out was Diego Gomez's goal against Crystal Palace? Gomez shot from just inside the Palace half, catching Walter Benitez off his line. Reports estimated the distance at about 50 metres.
Where are Brighton in the Premier League table? Brighton are third with 16 points from seven matches, two points behind Arsenal and five behind leaders Manchester City.
Who scored for Bournemouth against Sunderland? Marcus Tavernier scored in the sixth minute and Evanilson added the second early in the second half. Sunderland played most of the game with ten men after Kevin Danso's red card.
Sources: 101 Great Goals, theScore, Little Big Red Dot, AOL/PA Media, NBC Sports, Football Web Pages