Crystal Palace unbeaten streak ends in late defeat to Everton
Crystal Palace suffered their first defeat after 19 games, thanks to Everton’s 2-1 win at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon.
The Eagles had not lost a match since April 2025, beating and drawing top Premier League counterparts, including Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Arsenal.
The London side’s 19-game unbeaten run was a club record and the longest in their history, during which they won 11 times and held their opponents to a stalemate in the remaining eight games.
The club, which had previously enjoyed an unbeaten streak of 18 games between February and August 1969, surpassed its own previous record by one game this season.
The Eagles, undefeated in 19 games, scored 28 goals and conceded just 12 times, while keeping a clean sheet in nine games.
But on Sunday, they were handed their first defeat in over six months, ending a club-record unbeaten streak in a loss to the Merseysiders, who struck late in the game.
Palace were the better side in the first period as they controlled possession and took the lead through Daniel Munoz’s goal in the 37th minute but could not convert subsequent chances later in the game before Everton equalised in the 76th minute through an Illiman Ndiaye’s conversion from the penalty spot and subsequently found a winner before the match ended.
They currently sit in fifth place in the Premier League ahead of their next home game at Bournemouth next Saturday.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Heading 2
Uba Sani eulogies deputy’s late father at three-day prayer
Mr Sani stated, “His death will affect not only his immediate family but all of us who have come to regard him as our father.”
World
Ethiopian, Turkish presidents explore ways to strengthen bilateral ties ahead of COP32
The leaders explored ways to deepen cooperation between their countries, building on their existing partnership and shared priorities.
NationWide
Atiku support group protests alleged non-release of ADC judgment’s CTC, writes CJN, others
The protesters said they would do everything possible to defend democracy and ensure the independence of the judiciary.
States
Truck driver in court for alleged reckless driving, causing fatal crash
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Politics
Aides donate vehicles, motorcycles, 7,000 wrappers for Gov Idris’ re-election
Mr Idris thanked the aides, describing the donation as a remarkable demonstration of solidarity, unity and collective commitment.
Education
UNIOSUN mandates drug tests for all students
UNIOSUN made drug tests compulsory for all returning students before the 2026/2027 academic session starts.
