Crystal Palace’s 19-game unbeaten run came to an end on Sunday, the last side to lose in the Premier League this season, beaten by Everton on a pair of late goals from Iliman Ndiaye and Jack Grealish.
WATCH — Everton vs Crystal Palace full match replay
Daniel Munoz put the Eagles ahead in the 37th minute when he coolly took Ismaila Sarr’s through ball and slid it under the out-rushing Jordan Pickford. Everton attempted just two shots in the first half before springing to life after the restart (1.99 xG on 12 shots). By the time Iliman Ndiaye stepped to the penalty spot and converted in the 76th minute, the Toffees were thoroughly deserving of their equalizer.
Everton looked the likelier side to win it from there as David Moyes took off a defender and brought on an extra midfielder to create even more in the final third, and it paid off in a big, big way in stoppage time. With five blue shirts in the penalty area, Ndiaye floated a cross to the back post that Beto headed down for Henderson to make a stellar kick-save. Munoz pounced to boot the rebound clear, but Grealish was right there to block and deflect it over the line for a memorable first goal in Everton blue.
What’s next?
- Manchester City vs Everton — Saturday, Oct. 18 (10 am ET)
- Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth — Saturday, Oct. 18 (10 am ET)
Everton vs Crystal Palace live updates - by Andy Edwards
Everton vs Crystal Palace final score: 2-1
Goalscorers: Daniel Munoz (37'), Iliman Ndiaye (76' - PK), Jack Grealish (90'+2)
GOAL! Everton 2-1 Crystal Palace: Grealish gets his first goal with a bit of luck (90'+2)
GOAL! Everton 1-1 Crystal Palace: Ndiaye equalizes from the penalty spot (76')
GOAL! Everton 0-1 Crystal Palace: Munoz slots it under Pickford (37')
Everton starting lineup
Pickford - O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko - Gueye, Garner, Dibling - Ndiaye, Grealish, Barry
Crystal Palace starting lineup
Henderson - Richards, Lacroix, Guehi - Munoz, Wharton, Kanada, Mitchell - Sarr, Pino, Mateta
How to watch Everton vs Crystal Palace live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 9 am ET, Sunday
Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium — Liverpool
TV Channel: Peacock
Streaming: Watch live on Peacock
The Eagles (12 points) entered the weekend third in the Premier League after beating lowly West Ham and leaders Liverpool the last two weekends. Oliver Glasner’s side doesn’t score a ton of goals (8 in 6 games) but they concede even fewer (3, joint-fewest in the league with Arsenal). Two of their three draws have come in scoreless affairs, proving their ability to consistently pick up points even when they’re not at their best.
The Toffees (10th, 8 points) could use a win to snap their three-game winless slide after failing to finish off West Ham last weekend. David Moyes’ men are also in the top half of the league in terms of goals conceded (6), re-establishing a safety net that was sorely missed in recent seasons before his return. Jack Grealish is without a goal or an assist in his last three PL games after assisting four times in his first three appearances for the club.
Everton team news, focus
OUT: Jarrad Branthwaite (hamstring), Merlin Rohl (hip), Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (suspension)
Crystal Palace team news, focus
OUT: Cheick Doucoure (knee), Chadi Riad (knee), Caleb Kporha (back) | QUESTIONABLE: Will hughes (thigh)
Everton vs Crystal Palace prediction
Chances at a premium, and the end of Palace’s run — probably on a set piece. Everton 1-0 Crystal Palace.
