Grealish Secures Last-Gasp Winner as Everton End Crystal Palace's Undefeated Run

The Palace manager watched in astonishment as his squad members reacted with disappointment to a stunning last-minute reversal at Goodison Park. Crystal Palace's lengthy undefeated sequence came to an end thanks to the Everton midfielder's maiden goal for David Moyes' team.

Opening Period Control by The Visitors

From the outset, Crystal Palace established their authority with set-pieces from the defender and incisive distribution by the midfielder. The hosts encountered early attacks, with Jordan Pickford—making his 300th top-flight appearance for the club—forced to save twice in the first two minutes.

Yeremy Pino and the full-back both found space on the fringes of the box, but the England international made the stops. The keeper later denied Marc Guéhi from close range, with James Tarkowski slowing the shot.

Palace kept up the pressure, with the left-back striking the outside of the goal and the striker forcing a save from the Everton keeper. In due course, the merited opening goal arrived.

Daniel Muñoz Breaks the Scoring

Pino shielded the ball under challenges from two defenders before releasing Ismaïla Sarr. Sarr carried forward and slid a perfectly weighted pass to the advancing Muñoz, who finished calmly for his second consecutive goal in two games.

Everton's Second-Half Comeback

The Everton boss made a double half-time substitutions, replacing new arrivals Thierno Barry and Tyler Dibling. The substitutes, the striker and Carlos Alcaraz, brought instant impact to the team's previously lackluster offensive play.

Even with the improvement, Palace squandered key opportunities to extend their lead. Mateta got through and chipped the ball over the onrushing keeper, only for Jake O’Brien to clear off the line. Subsequently, Ismaïla Sarr dribbled past the goalkeeper but saw his attempt ricochet to the striker, who dragged his effort wide from close range.

Penalty Equalizes the Contest

The Toffees were handed a way back when the defender clattered into Tim Iroegbunam in the area. The midfielder stepped up and sent Dean Henderson the wrong way from the penalty mark.

Jack Grealish Strikes at the Death

With the game apparently headed for a tie, the home side launched one final attack. Alcaraz—instrumental in the second-half—released Iliman Ndiaye on the wing. Ndiaye delivered a superb cross into the six-yard box, where the substitute met a towering header.

Henderson somehow saved the close-range header, but the loose ball fell to Jack Grealish, who deflected Muñoz's clearance into the goal. The Eagles' unbeaten streak was finished, concluding in dramatic fashion.