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The Palace manager watched in disbelief as his squad members reacted with shock to a stunning late turnaround at Goodison Park. The Eagles' 19-game undefeated streak came to an end thanks to the Everton midfielder's first goal for the Everton manager's side.

Opening Period Control by The Visitors

Early on, the away side imposed their authority with long throws from the defender and precise distribution by Adam Wharton. Everton faced immediate attacks, with Jordan Pickford—celebrating his 300th Premier League appearance—called into action twice in the first two minutes.

Yeremy Pino and Tyrick Mitchell both got into shooting positions on the edge of the area, but Pickford stood firm. He later kept out the Palace captain from point-blank, with the defender slowing the shot.

The visitors kept up the pressure, with the left-back hitting the side-netting and Jean-Philippe Mateta testing the Everton keeper. Eventually, the merited opening goal arrived.

Daniel Muñoz Breaks the Deadlock

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

Everton's After the Break Comeback

David Moyes made a double half-time substitutions, taking off summer signings the forward and Tyler Dibling. The substitutes, Beto and Carlos Alcaraz, brought immediate impact to Everton's hitherto sluggish attack.

Even with the improvement, the Eagles missed key opportunities to increase their lead. Mateta got through and chipped the ball over Pickford, only for Jake O’Brien to clear off the line. Later, Ismaïla Sarr dribbled past Pickford but watched his shot deflect to Mateta, who pulled his shot wide from close range.

Penalty Equalizes the Contest

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

Jack Grealish Scores at the Last Moment

With the game seemingly headed for a draw, Everton pushed for one final push. Alcaraz—instrumental in the latter period—released Ndiaye on the right. Ndiaye delivered a superb cross into the area, where Beto met a towering header.

Dean Henderson miraculously saved the point-blank effort, but the loose ball fell to Grealish, who deflected Muñoz's clearance into the goal. The Eagles' unbeaten streak was finished, concluding in heartbreaking circumstances.