Diego Gomez of Brighton & Hove Albion goal celebrates after scoring. Alamy Stock Photo

Watch: Paraguay international scores from halfway line as Brighton prevail

Diego Gomez’s spectacular strike earned comparisons to David Beckham’s famous goal against Wimbledon in 1996.

Premier League 2pm results:

  • Bournemouth 2-0 Sunderland
  • Brighton 5-0 Crystal Palace
  • Leeds United 1-1 Man United

BRIGHTON LEAPFROGGED ARSENAL into second place, at least temporarily, after humbling Crystal Palace 5-0, including a sensational Diego Gomez effort from the halfway line.

Fabian Hurzeler’s team were three goals up inside 10 minutes after an own goal from Palace defender Jaydee Canvot, Gomez’s spectacular effort, and a strike from Yasin Ayari.

Further goals from Charalampos Kostoulas and substitute Jack Hinshelwood in the second half deepened Palace’s pain.

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The Gunners, six points behind Manchester City, are in action at Nottingham Forest in the late-afternoon kick-off.

Arsenal need a win to rein in City, who have won all seven of their league games this season.

Enzo Maresca’s men have put together their impressive run despite off-field distractions after the club was charged with multiple breaches of Premier League financial rules.

Bournemouth beat 10-man Sunderland 2-0 with goals from Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson for their first league win of the season.

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