Grealish Secures Late Winner as Everton Snap Palace's Undefeated Run

Oliver Glasner watched in disbelief as his players reacted with disappointment to a dramatic late turnaround at Goodison Park. The Eagles' lengthy unbeaten sequence was broken thanks to the Everton midfielder's maiden goal for David Moyes' side.

First-Half Control by Palace

Early on, the away side imposed their control with set-pieces from the defender and incisive distribution by Adam Wharton. Everton encountered immediate attacks, with the Everton goalkeeper—celebrating his 300th Premier League appearance—forced to save twice in the opening two minutes.

Yeremy Pino and the full-back both got into shooting positions on the edge of the area, but Pickford made the stops. The keeper later kept out Marc Guéhi from point-blank, with the defender slowing the shot.

Palace kept up the pressure, with the left-back hitting the side-netting and the striker forcing a save from the Everton keeper. In due course, the deserved opening goal arrived.

Daniel Muñoz Opens the Scoring

Pino held up the ball under challenges from two opponents before releasing Ismaïla Sarr. The attacker drove forward and slid a well-measured pass to the advancing Muñoz, who converted calmly for his second goal in two games.

The Home Side's After the Break Comeback

David Moyes made a double half-time changes, replacing new arrivals the forward and the winger. The substitutes, the striker and Carlos Alcaraz, added instant impact to Everton's previously lackluster attack.

Even with the improvement, Palace squandered key chances to increase their lead. Mateta broke free and chipped the ball over the onrushing keeper, only for Jake O’Brien to head away off the line. Later, Sarr rounded the goalkeeper but saw his attempt ricochet to Mateta, who dragged his shot wide from 10 yards.

Spot-Kick Equalizes the Match

The Toffees were handed a way back when the defender fouled Tim Iroegbunam in the box. Iliman Ndiaye took responsibility and deceived the Palace keeper the opposite direction from the penalty mark.

Jack Grealish Scores at the Death

With the match seemingly headed for a draw, the home side launched one last push. Carlos Alcaraz—pivotal in the second-half—released Ndiaye on the right. The scorer floated a superb cross into the area, where the substitute met a powerful header.

Henderson somehow saved the point-blank effort, but the loose ball fell to Grealish, who deflected Daniel Muñoz's attempted clearance into the net. Palace's unbeaten streak was over, concluding in heartbreaking fashion.

Julie Frost
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