Jack Grealish Secures Late Winner as Everton Snap Crystal Palace's Undefeated Streak

Oliver Glasner looked on in disbelief as his squad members reacted with disappointment to a dramatic last-minute turnaround at Goodison Park. Crystal Palace's lengthy unbeaten streak came to an end thanks to the Everton midfielder's first goal for the Everton manager's team.

Opening Period Control by The Visitors

Early on, Crystal Palace imposed their control with set-pieces from Chris Richards and incisive distribution by Adam Wharton. Everton faced immediate attacks, with Jordan Pickford—celebrating his 300th top-flight appearance—forced to save twice in the opening two minutes.

Yeremy Pino and Tyrick Mitchell both found space on the fringes of the box, but the England international made the stops. The keeper later kept out Marc Guéhi from point-blank, with the defender slowing the shot.

Palace continued to press, with the left-back hitting the side-netting and the striker testing the Everton keeper. In due course, the deserved breakthrough arrived.

Daniel Muñoz Breaks the Scoring

Yeremy Pino held up the ball under challenges from two opponents before releasing Ismaïla Sarr. Sarr carried forward and slid a well-measured pass to the advancing Daniel Muñoz, who finished with ease for his second consecutive goal in two games.

Everton's After the Break Comeback

The Everton boss made a double half-time substitutions, replacing new arrivals Thierno Barry and the winger. The substitutes, Beto and the midfielder, added immediate energy to the team's previously lackluster offensive play.

Even with the improvement, Palace missed key chances to extend their lead. Jean-Philippe Mateta got through and chipped the ball over Pickford, only for Jake O’Brien to clear off the line. Later, Sarr dribbled past the goalkeeper but watched his attempt ricochet to the striker, who pulled his effort wide from close range.

Penalty Equalizes the Contest

Everton were awarded a way back when Maxence Lacroix clattered into the substitute in the area. Iliman Ndiaye took responsibility and deceived the Palace keeper the opposite direction from the spot.

Grealish Scores at the Last Moment

With the game seemingly headed for a tie, the home side pushed for one last attack. Carlos Alcaraz—instrumental in the latter period—found Ndiaye on the wing. Ndiaye delivered a perfect cross into the area, where the substitute connected with a towering header.

Dean Henderson somehow saved the close-range effort, but the rebound fell to Grealish, who deflected Muñoz's attempted clearance into the goal. The Eagles' unbeaten run was finished, concluding in dramatic fashion.