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Oliver Glasner watched in disbelief as his squad members responded with disappointment to a stunning late reversal at Goodison Park. Crystal Palace's lengthy unbeaten sequence was broken thanks to the Everton midfielder's maiden goal for the Everton manager's side.

Opening Period Control by Palace

From the outset, the away side imposed their authority with long throws from Chris Richards and incisive passing by Adam Wharton. The hosts faced early attacks, with the Everton goalkeeper—celebrating his three-hundredth top-flight appearance for the club—forced to save twice in the first two minutes.

The winger and Tyrick Mitchell both found space on the edge of the box, but the England international made the stops. The keeper later kept out the Palace captain from close range, with James Tarkowski slowing the effort.

Palace continued to press, with the left-back striking the outside of the goal and Jean-Philippe Mateta testing the Everton keeper. Eventually, the merited opening goal arrived.

Muñoz Opens the Scoring

Yeremy Pino held up the ball under challenges from two defenders before slipping in the Senegalese forward. Sarr carried forward and slid a perfectly weighted pass to the advancing Daniel Muñoz, who converted calmly for his second goal in two games.

Everton's Second-Half Revival

David Moyes made a double half-time changes, taking off new arrivals the forward and Tyler Dibling. Their replacements, the striker and the midfielder, added immediate impact to Everton's hitherto lackluster offensive play.

Despite the improvement, Palace missed clear-cut chances to increase their lead. Mateta got through and chipped the ball over Pickford, only for the defender to clear off the line. Subsequently, Sarr rounded the goalkeeper but watched his shot deflect to Mateta, who pulled his effort wide from 10 yards.

Penalty Equalizes the Contest

The Toffees were awarded a way back when the defender clattered into the substitute in the area. The midfielder took responsibility and sent Dean Henderson the opposite direction from the penalty mark.

Grealish Scores at the Last Moment

With the match apparently destined for a draw, the home side launched one final push. Alcaraz—pivotal in the second-half—found Ndiaye on the wing. Ndiaye floated a perfect cross into the six-yard box, where the substitute connected with a towering header.

Henderson miraculously saved the point-blank header, but the loose ball fell to Grealish, who blocked Muñoz's attempted clearance into the net. Palace's unbeaten run was finished, concluding in heartbreaking circumstances.