Goals from the halfway line are etched into football fans' minds across the globe - David Beckham against Wimbledon in 1996, Xabi Alonso against Newcastle in 2006 and Wayne Rooney against West Ham in 2017.

Now, Brighton's Diego Gomez's name will be added to that list after his spectacular finish to beat Crystal Palace's Walter Benitez.

On the latest Albion Unlimited podcast, former Seagulls forward Warren Aspinall said: "Diego Gomez has driven it and he meant to do it. It is a wonderful strike.

"It's a beautiful goal. It will be up there as goal of the month in October, if not goal of the season."

Before Sunday, the Paraguayan's last Premier League goal was in March against Nottingham Forest.

Fabian Hurzeler remained a calm presence when asked about Gomez's goal at the weekend, and the German's focus was on the upcoming ties in the Europa League and Premier League.

"We have to stay very humble. The season will be long," said Hurzeler.

The 33-year-old will hit the 100-game landmark as Seagulls boss against Europa League opposition Jablonec on Thursday.

In charge since June 2024, Hurzeler has won 46 games, drawn 27 and lost 26.

"Hurzeler is miles better since he started off," added Aspinall. "He is willing to learn, and that is all you can ask for."