Premier League: Brighton sweep aside Crystal Palace and move temporarily into second place

18.10.26 FT English Premier League

Brighton

5

:

Crystal Palace

0

This Sunday, Brighton dominated proceedings at home in a clash against Crystal Palace on matchday 7 of the Premier League. The Seagulls ran riot against their opponents.

From the outset, Brighton forced Crystal Palace into a mistake, with Jaydee Canvot scoring an own goal (4th minute). Diego Gomez doubled the lead with a shot from the centre circle (7th minute). Yasin Ayari added another goal (10th minute). Already overwhelmed, Pierre Sage's men conceded again shortly afterwards, with Charalampos Kostoulas scoring (49th minute) and Jack Hinshelwood adding a later goal (84th minute).

This 5-0 victory helps Brighton climb to second place in the English league standings. The Eagles sit 14th, and this will do little to improve Pierre Sage's situation.

Manchester United draw at Leeds

The Red Devils travelled to Leeds United this Sunday. Although Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring (35th minute), Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalised after half-time (51st minute). With this 1-1 draw, Leeds United are seventh, while Manchester United are 13th.

The afternoon's results:
-Brighton 4-0 Crystal Palace: Jaydee Canvot (4th minute, own goal), Diego Gomez (7th minute), Yasin Ayari (10th minute) and Charalampos Kostoulas (49th minute) for the Seagulls
-Bournemouth 2-0 Sunderland: Marcus Tavernier (6th minute) and Evanilson (48th minute) for the Cherries
-Leeds United 1-1 Manchester United: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (51st minute) for the Peacocks; Bryan Mbeumo (35th minute) for the Red Devils

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