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Gomez stunner highlights Brighton rout of Palace, Man U held by Leeds

Leeds are seventh in the table and United, who have just one win from seven games, are 13th.

Diego Gomez scored an astonishing goal from inside his own half in Brighton & Hove Albion's 5-0 Premier League demolition of Crystal Palace on Sunday. The victory propelled Brighton to second place with 16 points, trailing league leaders Manchester City by five points. Meanwhile, Manchester United and Leeds United shared a 1-1 draw at Elland Road, following a tumultuous week for the Red Devils involving defender Lisandro Martinez publicly challenging the club's leadership.

Leeds United currently sit seventh in the table, while Manchester United, with only one win from seven games, find themselves 13th. Bournemouth claimed their first league win of the season with a 2-0 victory over Sunderland, moving to 15th place, and remain in the drop zone at 19th. Arsenal, the reigning champions with 15 points, will face Nottingham Forest in their late game on Sunday.

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