Jack Grealish Nets Late Decisive Goal as The Toffees End Palace's Unbeaten Streak

Oliver Glasner looked on in astonishment as his players reacted with disappointment to a dramatic last-minute reversal at Goodison Park. Crystal Palace's 19-game unbeaten sequence was broken thanks to the Everton midfielder's first goal for David Moyes' team.

First-Half Dominance by Palace

Early on, the away side imposed their authority with long throws from the defender and precise distribution by the midfielder. The hosts faced immediate pressure, with the Everton goalkeeper—celebrating his 300th Premier League appearance—called into action twice in the first two minutes.

Yeremy Pino and the full-back both got into shooting positions on the edge of the box, but the England international stood firm. The keeper later kept out Marc Guéhi from point-blank, with the defender taking the pace off the shot.

Palace kept up the pressure, with the left-back striking the outside of the goal and Jean-Philippe Mateta testing Pickford. In due course, the deserved breakthrough arrived.

Daniel Muñoz Opens the Deadlock

Pino shielded the ball under pressure from two defenders before slipping in Ismaïla Sarr. Sarr drove forward and slid a perfectly weighted pass to the advancing Daniel Muñoz, who converted calmly for his second goal in two games.

Everton's After the Break Comeback

David Moyes made two half-time substitutions, replacing new arrivals Thierno Barry and Tyler Dibling. Their replacements, Beto and Carlos Alcaraz, added instant impact to Everton's hitherto lackluster offensive play.

Despite the uplift, the Eagles squandered key opportunities to increase their lead. Mateta got through and chipped the ball over the onrushing keeper, only for Jake O’Brien to head away off the line. Later, Sarr dribbled past Pickford but watched his attempt ricochet to the striker, who dragged his shot wide from 10 yards.

Spot-Kick Equalizes the Match

Everton were handed a lifeline when the defender clattered into the substitute in the area. Iliman Ndiaye stepped up and sent Dean Henderson the opposite direction from the penalty mark.

Jack Grealish Scores at the Last Moment

With the match seemingly destined for a tie, Everton launched one final attack. Alcaraz—instrumental in the latter period—found Iliman Ndiaye on the right. Ndiaye floated a perfect cross into the area, where the substitute connected with a towering header.

Henderson miraculously saved the close-range header, but the rebound fell to Grealish, who blocked Muñoz's attempted clearance into the net. The Eagles' unbeaten run was over, ending in dramatic fashion.