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Brighton routed Crystal Palace 5-0 in the M23 derby on Sunday, provisionally moving into second place ahead of Arsenal.
Five different players found the net for Brighton. Diego Gómez opened the scoring in the seventh minute with a shot from the halfway line, before Jaydee Canvot put through his own net. Yasin Ayari also scored, with Charalampos Kostoulas and Jack Hinshelwood adding second-half goals.
The Seagulls have taken 16 points from 21 this season. Palace remain on seven points from seven games.
Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler urged supporters to avoid checking the standings, telling them to skip their phones and enjoy a beer instead. Palace manager Pierre Sage apologised to fans, saying he did not know what had happened in the match.
Brighton host Jablonec in the Conference League on Thursday before visiting Liverpool next weekend.
Source: ESPN - Sun Oct 18, 12:45 PM ET
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