Recap

Grealish’s Injury-Time Strike Snatches Dramatic Win for Everton, Ends Palace’s Unbeaten Run

Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool — Everton stunned Crystal Palace with a 93rd-minute winner by Jack Grealish, overturning a first-half deficit to win 2-1 and bring the Eagles’ 19-game unbeaten streak to an end. The Guardian+2Reuters+2

Match Timeline & Key Moments

• Palace take early control: Daniel Muñoz opened the scoring in the 37th minute after being set up by Ismaïla Sarr. His composed finish into the bottom corner silenced the home crowd. The Guardian+2NBC Sports+2

• Everton respond in the second half: In the 76th minute, Iliman Ndiaye converted a penalty after a defensive miscue by Palace forced a foul in the box. That levelled things up and reignited belief in the home side. The Guardian+1

• Late heroics from Grealish: Deep into stoppage time, Grealish pounced on a loose ball after Palace failed to clear. His deflected effort found the net and sent the stadium into pandemonium. It was his first goal for Everton, but arguably one of the most important. The Guardian+2Reuters+2

Analysis & Reactions

• Palace boss Oliver Glasner expressed frustration. Despite dominating large stretches and creating numerous chances, his side failed to convert and paid dearly for defensive lapses. The Guardian+1

• David Moyes lauded his team’s resilience. He admitted Everton were under pressure, but praised the substitutions (notably Beto and Carlos Alcaraz) that shifted the momentum. The Guardian+1

• The result is a significant blow to Palace’s momentum. A long unbeaten run ends, even though they were arguably the better side for parts of the match. Everton, meanwhile, walk away with a dramatic and morale-boosting win. Reuters+1