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Oliver Glasner watched in disbelief as his players responded with shock to a stunning last-minute turnaround at Goodison Park. The Eagles' lengthy unbeaten streak was broken thanks to Jack Grealish's first goal for David Moyes' team.

First-Half Dominance by Palace

From the outset, the away side established their authority with long throws from Chris Richards and incisive distribution by Adam Wharton. The hosts encountered early attacks, with the Everton goalkeeper—making his 300th top-flight appearance for the club—forced to save twice in the first two minutes.

Yeremy Pino and Tyrick Mitchell both found space on the fringes of the box, but the England international stood firm. The keeper later denied the Palace captain from point-blank, with the defender slowing the effort.

Palace kept up the pressure, with the left-back hitting the outside of the goal and Jean-Philippe Mateta forcing a save from Pickford. In due course, the deserved breakthrough arrived.

Daniel Muñoz Breaks the Deadlock

Yeremy Pino held up the ball under pressure from two defenders before releasing the Senegalese forward. The attacker drove forward and played a well-measured pass to the advancing Muñoz, who converted calmly for his second consecutive goal in two games.

Everton's Second-Half Revival

David Moyes made a double interval substitutions, taking off new arrivals the forward and Tyler Dibling. The substitutes, the striker and the midfielder, added immediate energy to Everton's previously lackluster offensive play.

Despite the uplift, the Eagles squandered clear-cut opportunities to increase their lead. Mateta broke free and chipped the ball over Pickford, only for Jake O’Brien to clear off the line. Subsequently, Ismaïla Sarr dribbled past the goalkeeper but watched his shot ricochet to Mateta, who dragged his effort wide from close range.

Spot-Kick Levels the Contest

The Toffees were handed a lifeline when the defender fouled the substitute in the box. Iliman Ndiaye took responsibility and deceived Dean Henderson the opposite direction from the penalty mark.

Jack Grealish Scores at the Death

With the match seemingly headed for a draw, Everton pushed for one last push. Alcaraz—instrumental in the latter period—released Ndiaye on the right. The scorer delivered a perfect cross into the six-yard box, where Beto connected with a towering header.

Dean Henderson miraculously parried the point-blank header, but the loose ball fell to Grealish, who deflected Muñoz's clearance into the goal. Palace's unbeaten streak was finished, concluding in dramatic circumstances.