Free-scoring Brighton continue to impress and entertain as they thrash Palace
With 23 goals in seven Premier League matches, Brighton are proving to be the great entertainers this season while rising up the table.
Brighton continue to captivate the Premier League, delivering a dominant 5-0 victory over rivals Crystal Palace. Under manager Fabian Hurzeler, the Seagulls have netted 23 goals in their opening seven matches—a tally surpassed in the top-five European leagues only by Barcelona.
The highlight of the afternoon was a spectacular strike from midfielder Diego Gomez. Sensing goalkeeper Walter Benitez was off his line, the 23-year-old launched a shot from 51 metres out that sailed into the net just under the crossbar. Pundits and teammates alike have praised the goal, comparing it to David Beckham's iconic long-range strike in 1996.
Despite the growing hype and hopes for a Champions League push or even a title challenge, Hurzeler remains grounded. The manager, who became the youngest permanent boss in Premier League history last year, insists the team must stay humble as the season progresses, noting that there is still room for improvement in individual performances.
Brighton currently sit third in the table with 16 points. The squad now faces a challenging period, as their next five matches across all competitions will all be played away from home, including tough trips to Liverpool and Manchester City.