Spectacular Daniel Munoz shines as Crystal Palace fight back to seal a point against Everton | OneFootball

Crystal Palace fought back twice at Selhurst Park to earn a draw against Everton yesterday.

The Eagles went behind after only six minutes, but Ismaila Sarr equalised before half-time.

Everton scored again after the break, but Palace ace Jean-Philippe Mateta scored in the 77th minute to earn his side a crucial point.

Palace manager Oliver Glasner was impressed with the fighting spirit his side showed. He will particularly be in awe of Daniel Munoz’s performance at wing-back.

The Colombian international delivered one of the most complete performances you’ll ever see from a wing-back in the Premier League.

Munoz was key for Palace, creating three big chances and playing four key passes. Unfortunately, his three big chances went to waste.

The 29-year-old was also imperious defensively, winning four out of six tackles and seven out of eight ground duels.

While Sarr and Mateta will get most of the plaudits for the comeback, Munoz was sensational for the Eagles.

However, as impressive as Munoz has been this season, Palace cannot afford to ignore the bigger picture heading into the summer transfer window.

Finding a long-term successor to the Colombian has to become one of the club’s top priorities.

Nathaniel Clyne remains a dependable professional, but age is beginning to catch up with him, and he no longer offers the same intensity or attacking thrust.

Brennan Johnson has struggled whenever asked to fill the role, looking uncomfortable defensively and far less influential in possession.

They missed Munoz terribly when he was not around, and Palace cannot allow such a crucial position to become a weakness.

Munoz is currently irreplaceable, but if Palace are going to compete in Europe and push further up the Premier League table, greater depth on the right side is essential.

For now, the Eagles will continue enjoying the ‘dangerous‘ Munoz at the peak of his powers.

He will be pivotal to Palace’s hopes of lifting the Europa Conference League trophy against Rayo Vallecano on May 27.