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Oliver Glasner watched in astonishment as his squad members reacted with shock to a dramatic last-minute reversal at Goodison Park. Crystal Palace's lengthy undefeated streak came to an end thanks to Jack Grealish's maiden goal for David Moyes' side.

First-Half Control by The Visitors

Early on, the away side imposed their control with long throws from Chris Richards and precise distribution by Adam Wharton. The hosts encountered immediate pressure, with Jordan Pickford—celebrating his three-hundredth Premier League appearance for the club—forced to save twice in the opening two minutes.

Yeremy Pino and Tyrick Mitchell both found space on the fringes of the box, but Pickford stood firm. The keeper later kept out the Palace captain from point-blank, with James Tarkowski slowing the effort.

Palace continued to press, with the left-back striking the side-netting and Jean-Philippe Mateta forcing a save from Pickford. Eventually, the merited opening goal arrived.

Daniel Muñoz Breaks the Deadlock

Pino held up the ball under pressure from two opponents before releasing Ismaïla Sarr. The attacker drove forward and played a well-measured pass to the advancing Muñoz, who finished calmly for his second goal in two games.

The Home Side's After the Break Revival

The Everton boss made two half-time substitutions, replacing summer signings Thierno Barry and the winger. Their replacements, the striker and Carlos Alcaraz, brought immediate energy to the team's previously sluggish attack.

Despite the improvement, Palace squandered key opportunities to extend their lead. Jean-Philippe Mateta got through and lifted the ball over Pickford, only for the defender to head away off the line. Later, Ismaïla Sarr rounded the goalkeeper but watched his attempt ricochet to Mateta, who pulled his shot wide from close range.

Penalty Equalizes the Contest

The Toffees were handed a lifeline when the defender clattered into the substitute in the box. Iliman Ndiaye took responsibility and deceived the Palace keeper the wrong way from the spot.

Jack Grealish Strikes 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 right. The scorer floated a superb cross into the six-yard box, where the substitute connected with a towering header.

Dean Henderson miraculously saved the point-blank header, but the loose ball fell to Jack Grealish, who deflected Muñoz's attempted clearance into the net. The Eagles' winning streak was over, concluding in heartbreaking circumstances.