Premier League Matchday 7 Results: Brighton Smash Palace 5–0 as Arsenal Edge Forest! 🔥
Premier League Matchday 7 delivered four completed fixtures on Sunday, October 18, 2026, with a spectacular derby performance, a vital Bournemouth victory and another frustrating result for Manchester United.
Brighton stole the headlines by demolishing Crystal Palace 5–0, including a sensational goal from Diego Gomez near the halfway line. Bournemouth beat Sunderland 2–0, Leeds United and Manchester United shared a point, and Arsenal left Nottingham Forest with a narrow 1–0 win.
Premier League Results — October 18, 2026
Bournemouth vs Sunderland
Result: Bournemouth won 2–0
Bournemouth earned their first Premier League victory of the season with a convincing home performance. Marcus Tavernier opened the scoring in the sixth minute after Evanilson squared the ball into his path. Evanilson then got on the scoresheet himself shortly after half-time, rounding goalkeeper Robin Roefs before finishing.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace
Result: Brighton won 5–0
Brighton produced a dominant performance in the derby. An early Jaydee Canvot own goal put the hosts ahead before Diego Gomez scored an extraordinary long-range effort from near the halfway line. Yasin Ayari added another shortly afterwards, and Charalampos Kostoulas and Jack Hinshelwood completed the five-goal rout.
The emphatic victory lifted Brighton provisionally into second place with 16 points, five behind Manchester City at the time of reporting.
Leeds United vs Manchester United
Result: Draw, 1–1
Manchester United took the lead in the 35th minute when Bryan Mbeumo finished from close range after a Youri Tielemans cross. Leeds responded six minutes into the second half, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin controlling the ball from a corner before poking home the equaliser.
Neither side found a winner. The draw left Manchester United with only one league win from their opening seven matches, while Leeds took another point at home.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
Result: Arsenal won 1–0
Arsenal secured a hard-fought away victory in a tight contest at the City Ground. After a goalless first half, Noni Madueke broke the deadlock in the 80th minute with a deflected strike.
Forest struggled to create a decisive response, and Arsenal held on to take all three points from a match in which clear chances were limited.
Three Talking Points from Sunday's Matches
1. Brighton's derby demolition
The 5–0 scoreline made Brighton the day's standout team. Gomez's spectacular strike from near halfway was the defining moment, while the early own goal and Ayari's finish helped Brighton seize control before the break.
2. Bournemouth finally get their first league win
Bournemouth's 2–0 victory over Sunderland provided a welcome boost. Tavernier's early goal settled the hosts, and Evanilson's second-half finish gave them breathing room.
3. Arsenal find a way to win
Arsenal did not produce a free-flowing attacking display, but Madueke's late goal proved enough. In a tight away fixture, the champions left with the points after finding a breakthrough in the final stages.
All Four Scores at a Glance
| Fixture | Score |
|---|---|
| Bournemouth vs Sunderland | 2–0 |
| Brighton vs Crystal Palace | 5–0 |
| Leeds United vs Manchester United | 1–1 |
| Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal | 0–1 |
Matchday 7 continues on Monday, October 19, when Tottenham Hotspur face Coventry City. The four October 18 results add another twist to the developing Premier League table.