Jack Grealish's Late Goal Secures Victory for Everton Against Crystal Palace
Jack Grealish scored a dramatic 93rd-minute winner, leading Everton to a comeback victory that ended Crystal Palace's club-record 19-match unbeaten streak.
Daniel Munoz's precise finish in the 37th minute had put the in-form Palace on track for their third consecutive Premier League win and a third straight away victory.
For much of the match, Everton struggled, with Tyrick Mitchell hitting the post before Munoz found the net for the second game in a row.
Ismaila Sarr set up the Colombian left-back, who slotted the ball past Jordan Pickford, marking his 300th Premier League appearance for Everton.
The Toffees made two substitutions at the start of the second half, replacing teenager Tyler Dibling and Thierno Barry, which resulted in a more dynamic performance.
Everton equalized in the 76th minute when Iliman Ndiaye converted a penalty after a careless challenge by Maxence Lacroix on substitute Tim Iroegbunam.
As the match seemed destined for a draw, Grealish, currently on loan from Manchester City, scored his first goal for Everton after a header from Beto was saved at close range by Dean Henderson.
This defeat marked Crystal Palace's first loss in all competitions since April 16.
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Crystal Palace fans have already enjoyed Conference League trips to Norway and Poland this season, while it has been eight years since Everton last competed in Europe.
Under David Moyes, the Toffees are a work in progress, but this comeback victory indicates they are making significant strides, as evidenced by the jubilant celebrations from the home crowd.
Despite their struggles for long stretches against a Palace team that could have secured the win before Ndiaye's penalty, the home side found their momentum after the equalizer.
Grealish, who will miss the next three weeks due to ineligibility against his parent club Manchester City, has already made an impact with four assists in the Premier League since joining Everton.
Moyes had expressed a desire to see more goals from Grealish in his pre-match press conference, and the player delivered with his first Premier League goal since April 2, helping secure Everton's first league win since the end of August.
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Upcoming Matches for Both Teams
Everton will face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, October 18, at 15:00 BST following the international break.
On the same day, Crystal Palace will host Bournemouth, who have also made a strong start to the season, at Selhurst Park, also kicking off at 15:00.