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Oliver Glasner looked on in astonishment as his squad members reacted with shock to a stunning last-minute reversal at Goodison Park. The Eagles' 19-game unbeaten streak was broken thanks to Jack Grealish's maiden goal for the Everton manager's team.

First-Half Control by Palace

From the outset, Crystal Palace imposed their control with set-pieces from Chris Richards and incisive passing by Adam Wharton. Everton encountered early pressure, with Jordan Pickford—making his three-hundredth Premier League appearance for the club—forced to save twice in the opening two minutes.

The winger and Tyrick Mitchell both found space on the fringes of the area, but the England international made the stops. He later kept out Marc Guéhi from close range, with the defender taking the pace off the effort.

The visitors kept up the pressure, with the left-back hitting the outside of the goal and Jean-Philippe Mateta forcing a save from the Everton keeper. Eventually, the deserved opening goal arrived.

Muñoz Opens the Deadlock

Pino held up the ball under challenges from two opponents before slipping in the Senegalese forward. The attacker carried forward and played a well-measured pass to the advancing Daniel Muñoz, who converted with ease for his second goal in two games.

The Home Side's After the Break Revival

David Moyes made two half-time changes, replacing new arrivals Thierno Barry and Tyler Dibling. The substitutes, the striker and Carlos Alcaraz, added instant energy to the team's previously lackluster attack.

Even with the uplift, the Eagles squandered key opportunities to extend their lead. Jean-Philippe Mateta got through and chipped the ball over the onrushing keeper, only for Jake O’Brien to clear off the line. Later, Ismaïla Sarr dribbled past Pickford but saw his attempt ricochet to Mateta, who dragged his shot wide from 10 yards.

Penalty Equalizes the Contest

The Toffees were awarded a lifeline when Maxence Lacroix clattered into Tim Iroegbunam in the area. The midfielder took responsibility and deceived Dean Henderson the wrong way from the spot.

Jack Grealish Scores at the Last Moment

With the match apparently destined for a tie, Everton launched one last attack. Carlos Alcaraz—pivotal in the latter period—released Iliman Ndiaye on the right. Ndiaye delivered a superb cross into the six-yard box, where Beto connected with a towering header.

Henderson somehow saved the close-range effort, but the loose ball fell to Jack Grealish, who blocked Daniel Muñoz's attempted clearance into the goal. Palace's winning streak was finished, concluding in heartbreaking fashion.