Gomez’s 51m stunner
Diego Gómez struck from 51.3 metres as Brighton thrashed Crystal Palace 5-0 at the Amex Stadium on 18 October 2026. The Paraguayan’s halfway-line strike — the longest-range Premier League goal in nine years — capped a dominant display that included an own goal and further strikes from Brighton’s attack.
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Madueke’s late winner
Noni Madueke came off the bench to score a deflected 80th‑minute winner as Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground on 18 October 2026. The substitute’s strike was Arsenal’s only shot on target and secured a narrow away victory that underlined the depth of Mikel Arteta’s squad.
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Mbeumo goal, United draw
Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by Leeds United at Elland Road on 18 October 2026. Bryan Mbeumo put United ahead in the 35th minute, but Dominic Calvert‑Lewin levelled in the 51st. The point extended United’s run without a league win while Leeds celebrated a resilient home response.
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Evanilson hits 100
AFC Bournemouth secured a 2-0 win over Sunderland at the Vitality Stadium on 18 October 2026 to give Marco Rose his first Premier League victory. Marcus Tavernier opened in the sixth minute from an Evanilson assist, and Evanilson struck after the break to record his 100th career goal.
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Martínez has surgery
Chelsea confirmed on 18 October 2026 that goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez underwent successful surgery after suffering a fractured jaw during the Everton match. The club said the operation was completed this morning; teammates and staff praised the collective focus that produced a clean sheet despite the injury.
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Glasner: ‘Result feels unfair’
Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner said their 0-1 home defeat to Arsenal on 18 October 2026 felt ‘unfair’ after Noni Madueke’s late deflected goal. Glasner praised his players’ performance, explained Morgan Gibbs‑White missed the game through a knock, and singled out Nicolás Domínguez for his energy.
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