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

The Palace manager watched in disbelief as his squad members reacted with disappointment to a stunning last-minute reversal at Goodison Park. Crystal Palace's lengthy unbeaten sequence was broken thanks to Jack Grealish's maiden goal for David Moyes' side.

First-Half Control by Palace

Early on, the away side established their control with long throws from the defender and precise distribution by the midfielder. The hosts encountered early attacks, with the Everton goalkeeper—making his 300th top-flight appearance for the club—forced to save twice in the opening two minutes.

The winger and Tyrick Mitchell both got into shooting positions on the edge of the box, but the England international made the stops. He later kept out the Palace captain from close range, with James Tarkowski taking the pace off the effort.

Palace kept up the pressure, with the left-back striking the outside of the goal and Jean-Philippe Mateta forcing a save from the Everton keeper. Eventually, the merited opening goal arrived.

Daniel Muñoz Opens the Scoring

Yeremy Pino held up the ball under challenges from two opponents before releasing the Senegalese forward. The attacker carried forward and played a perfectly weighted pass to the advancing Muñoz, who converted with ease for his second goal in two games.

The Home Side's After the Break Revival

David Moyes made a double interval substitutions, taking off new arrivals Thierno Barry and Tyler Dibling. The substitutes, the striker and the midfielder, added instant energy to the team's previously lackluster attack.

Even with the uplift, Palace missed clear-cut opportunities to extend their lead. Jean-Philippe Mateta got through and lifted the ball over the onrushing keeper, only for Jake O’Brien to clear off the line. Subsequently, Sarr dribbled past the goalkeeper but saw his shot ricochet to the striker, who dragged his shot wide from 10 yards.

Penalty Equalizes the Match

Everton were handed a way back when the defender clattered into Tim Iroegbunam in the box. Iliman Ndiaye stepped up and sent Dean Henderson the opposite direction from the spot.

Grealish Scores at the Last Moment

With the match seemingly destined for a draw, Everton launched one final push. Carlos Alcaraz—instrumental in the second-half—found Iliman Ndiaye on the wing. The scorer floated a superb cross into the area, where Beto met a towering header.

Dean 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, concluding in dramatic fashion.