Everton vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Everton face Crystal Palace today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.
The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.
Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Everton vs Crystal Palace
QUITE INCREDIBLE! Everton come from behind to stun Crystal Palace and end their 19-game unbeaten run in all competitions. After an underwhelming first half, the Toffees returned from the break with renewed purpose and intensity. Palace had multiple chances to double their lead, most notably through Mateta, who squandered a golden opportunity with the goal at his mercy. It proved to be a turning point. Substitute Alcaraz made an immediate impact, testing Henderson with a fierce effort, before another substitute, Iroegbunam, got the better of Lacroix and won a penalty for the hosts. Ndiaye stepped up and coolly converted to level the score. Despite Oliver Glasner making defensive changes to preserve the point, Everton weren’t done. In the 93rd minute, Beto’s header was brilliantly saved by Henderson, but Grealish reacted fastest to slam home the rebound and send the Hill Dickinson Stadium into raptures. Palace pushed for an equaliser deep into stoppage time, but Everton held firm. The hosts created 2.03 expected goals, with nearly 2.00 coming in the second half alone. Palace, who had plenty of their own chances, registered 1.65 xG - but lacked the killer touch in the end. After the international break, Everton face a huge test as they travel to Manchester City. Palace, meanwhile, will look to bounce back at home to Bournemouth. That’s all from us this afternoon - thanks for joining us, and goodbye!
Everton vs Crystal Palace
Munoz is also shown a yellow card, seemingly for protesting or signalling for a booking against one of the Everton players.
Everton vs Crystal Palace
Pickford punches the ball clear, and Everton win a free-kick inside their own area. That has to be it!
Everton vs Crystal Palace
We’re beyond the 100-minute mark now, and Palace are ready to send the ball into the box - just as Henderson runs up the pitch to add an extra body....
Everton vs Crystal Palace
Coleman is brought on for the final moments, replacing Ndiaye. Somehow, there’s still time left on the clock.
Everton vs Crystal Palace
Ndiaye goes down with cramp as we enter borrowed time. Surely the referee will blow the whistle soon.
Everton vs Crystal Palace
VAR reviewed an incident involving substitute Uche’s jab to Tarkowski’s stomach but decided against issuing a red card. While there wasn’t much force, the officials took their time before allowing play to continue.
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