EPL: Everton Ends Crystal Palace's Unbeaten Streak with 2-1 Win
Everton secures a thrilling 2-1 win over Crystal Palace with Jack Grealish scoring a dramatic 93rd-minute winner, ending Palace's 19-game unbeaten streak.
The win lifted Everton to seventh place, just a point behind fifth-placed Crystal Palace...
Everton secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace, ending the Eagles' impressive 19-game unbeaten streak across all competitions. Jack Grealish scored the winning goal in the 93rd minute, capitalizing on a deflection from Daniel Munoz's attempted clearance.
Crystal Palace dominated the first half, with Daniel Munoz scoring a tidy 37th-minute finish after Ismaila Sarr's pass. The Eagles created several chances but failed to double their lead, leaving them to rue missed opportunities.
Everton staged a comeback in the second half, equalizing through Iliman Ndiaye's 76th-minute penalty after Maxence Lacroix's clumsy foul on Tim Iroegbunam. The match remained tense until the dramatic finale, when Grealish's late winner sealed the win for Everton.
The result extends Crystal Palace's winless run in Premier League away matches against Everton to 11 games. Everton manager David Moyes praised his team's resilience and the impact of his half-time substitutions, which changed the game's momentum.
The match got off to an entertaining start, with both goalkeepers making crucial saves. Jordan Pickford denied Yéremy Pino, while Dean Henderson kept out Jack Grealish's driven shot. Crystal Palace took the initiative, with Tyrick Mitchell hitting the post, showcasing the threat of their wing-backs in Oliver Glasner's system.
Everton failed to heed the warning and were punished in the 37th minute. Daniel Munoz made an untracked run, latched onto Ismaila Sarr's pass, and calmly guided the ball past Jordan Pickford at the near post to break the deadlock.
Crystal Palace had a chance to double their lead just before the hour mark when Jean-Philippe Mateta's goalbound chip was headed away by Jake O'Brien. However, the French striker soon had another opportunity but failed to capitalize, dragging his effort wide when he had an open goal.
The Toffees were awarded a penalty after a clumsy challenge on Tim Iroegbunam. Iliman Ndiaye stepped up and scored his third goal of the season, leveling the game at 1-1 and setting up a thrilling finish.
The match seemed headed for a draw until Jack Grealish scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner. After Dean Henderson denied Beto's shot, Daniel Munoz attempted to clear the ball, but Grealish blocked the clearance and forced the ball over the line, securing all three points for Everton.
Post-Match Impact
The win lifted Everton to seventh place, just a point behind fifth-placed Crystal Palace. This marked Everton's first win since the end of August, ending a run of four matches without a victory. David Moyes' side moved up the table, while Crystal Palace ended their 20-game unbeaten streak.
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