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Oliver Glasner looked on in astonishment as his squad members reacted with disappointment to a stunning last-minute reversal at Goodison Park. The Eagles' lengthy undefeated sequence was broken thanks to Jack Grealish's first goal for David Moyes' side.

First-Half Dominance by The Visitors

Early on, the away side imposed their control with set-pieces from the defender and precise passing by the midfielder. Everton encountered immediate attacks, with Jordan Pickford—making his 300th Premier League appearance—forced to save twice in the first two minutes.

The winger and Tyrick Mitchell both got into shooting positions on the edge of the box, but Pickford made the stops. The keeper later kept out the Palace captain from point-blank, with the defender slowing the shot.

The visitors continued to press, with Mitchell hitting the outside of the goal and Jean-Philippe Mateta forcing a save from the Everton keeper. Eventually, the merited breakthrough arrived.

Daniel Muñoz Opens the Deadlock

Yeremy Pino held up the ball under challenges from two defenders before slipping in Ismaïla Sarr. Sarr drove forward and played a well-measured pass to the overlapping Muñoz, who converted calmly for his second goal in two games.

The Home Side's After the Break Revival

The Everton boss made two interval substitutions, taking off summer signings Thierno Barry and the winger. The substitutes, the striker and the midfielder, brought immediate impact to the team's hitherto lackluster attack.

Despite the improvement, the Eagles squandered key chances to extend their lead. Mateta broke free and lifted the ball over Pickford, only for Jake O’Brien to head away off the line. Later, Ismaïla Sarr rounded the goalkeeper but watched his shot ricochet to the striker, who dragged his effort wide from 10 yards.

Penalty Levels the Contest

Everton were awarded a lifeline when the defender clattered into the substitute in the area. The midfielder stepped up and deceived the Palace keeper the opposite direction from the penalty mark.

Grealish Strikes at the Death

With the game seemingly destined for a draw, Everton pushed for one final push. Alcaraz—pivotal in the latter period—released Ndiaye on the wing. The scorer floated a perfect cross into the area, where the substitute met a towering header.

Dean Henderson miraculously saved the close-range effort, but the rebound fell to Jack Grealish, who blocked Muñoz's attempted clearance into the goal. Palace's unbeaten streak was over, concluding in heartbreaking fashion.