Overview

• David Moyes hailed his bench, sprinting to Charly Alcaraz, Tim Iroegbunam and Beto after they swung the game, with Iroegbunam winning the penalty and Alcaraz named Player of the Match.
• The result snapped Crystal Palace’s 19-match unbeaten run.
• Oliver Glasner praised the hosts’ support and the new ground’s feel, with one report claiming a 126‑decibel peak during the celebrations.
• Everton were without suspended midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, a gap that contributed to a flat first half.
• Palace had led before the break through Daniel Muñoz, but Everton turned the second half in their favor.