Jack Grealish snaps Palace’s record run with dramatic 93rd-minute winner | OneFootball

Jack Grealish delivered a stunning stoppage-time winner as Everton came from behind to end Crystal Palace’s remarkable 19-game unbeaten run in all competitions at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The drama of the 93rd-minute strike cut through the air like a gut punch to Oliver Glasner’s side, who had been on the brink of a statement away win before watching it all collapse in the dying moments.

It was cruel, but football often is — and for Palace, this was a reminder that dominance without ruthlessness rarely ends well.

Daniel Munoz had put the visitors in front with a well-worked goal late in the first half, finishing off a fine move started by Ismaila Sarr and Yeremy Pino.

For much of the evening, Palace were composed, structured, and comfortably superior. They pinned Everton back, dictated tempo, and created the better chances. Jordan Pickford, on his 300th Premier League appearance, kept the hosts alive with a string of key saves.

Jean-Philippe Mateta, however, will rue missed opportunities that could have killed the contest. His lob was headed off the line by Jake O’Brien, and later, with an empty net begging, he dragged wide from close range. Each wasted chance tightened the tension, and Everton grew into belief.

David Moyes’ side had been lethargic in the first half, but his half-time changes — introducing Beto and Carlos Alcaraz — transformed the rhythm. Alcaraz, in particular, brought urgency and aggression to a previously stagnant attack.

Their equaliser came when Maxence Lacroix misread a pass and collided clumsily with his own teammate, handing Everton a penalty. Iliman Ndiaye stepped up and calmly sent Dean Henderson the wrong way.

That goal flipped the atmosphere. Palace, who had looked untouchable for months, suddenly appeared shaken. Everton sensed vulnerability, and in stoppage time, they pounced.

Alcaraz floated a cross into the box, Beto’s header forced a desperate save, and as Munoz attempted to clear, the ball ricocheted off Grealish and flew into the roof of the net.

It was the winger’s first goal for Everton since joining on loan from Manchester City, and it could hardly have come at a better time. The Toffees’ players and fans erupted in unison, celebrating not just a comeback win but a moment of release after a difficult start to the season.

For Palace, the streak that had symbolised their rise under Glasner ended in the most agonising fashion — undone by small margins, missed chances, and one late, decisive twist.