Tyrick Mitchell dismal as Marc Guehi superb – Crystal Palace ratings vs Everton
Crystal Palace lost to Everton despite dominating large parts of the game in a 2-1 loss at Selhurt Park.
Jefferson Lerma had the ball in the back of the net in the 19th minute, heading home from a corner, but the ball was deemed to have gone out after being taken, before coming back into play.
Ismaila Sarr should have given the Eagles the lead in the 41st minute, after Jean-Philippe Mateta poked a pass in his direction, but the former Watford man was unable to find the back of the net.
Beto was clinical, as Everton counter-attacked through Carlos Alcaraz, and the Argentine midfielder picked out his striker to give the Toffees the lead.
Just after half-time, the Toffee’s failed to clear their lines, and Mateta capitalised to poke past Jordan Pickford to level affairs.
Alcaraz gave Everton the lead in the 80th minute, connecting to a blocked shot from Ashley Young, to score in his first Premier League start for the Toffees.
Oliver Glasner watches his team lose to Everton
Here’s how Football Insider rated the performance of the Eagles’ squad against Everton on Saturday (15 February).
Dean Henderson – 5
Not at fault for either goal but might have been quicker off his line for Beto’s opener.
Chris Richards – 5
Unimpressive and often in the wrong position defensively.
Maxence Lacroix (off for Kamada 87′) – 5
The French defender was replaced in the 87th minute as Palace went in search of an equaliser, failed to recover positionally for Beto’s goal.
Marc Guehi – 8 – Player of the Match
Crystal Palace are already working on a deal to replace Guehi, as the captain looks set to leave the club in the summer. The Liverpool target got the assist for Mateta’s equaliser and marshalled his defence superbly.
Daniel Munoz dominates right-flank for Crystal Palace
Daniel Munoz – 7
Munoz has been linked with Man City and Barcelona, and the Colombian never seems to tire, constantly offering an attacking threat down the right.
Jefferson Lerma (off for Wharton 45′) – 5
Had the ball in the back of the net in the first-half, but it was ruled out by VAR. Taken off at half-time for Wharton.
Will Hughes (off for Nketiah 87′) – 6
Crystal Palace want to offer Hughes a new contract to stave off interest from West Ham, the midfielder struggled against Alcaraz.
Tyrick Mitchell (off for Chilwell 59′) – 4
Fell asleep when a throw-in was sent in his direction, struggled for confidence after his mistake cost Palace a goal.
Ismaila Sarr – 7
Should have given Palace the lead before Everton scored, improved markedly as the game went on.
Justin Devenny (off for Eze 45′) – 5
The young attacking midfielder struggled against a stoic Everton midfield and was hooked at half-time.
Jean-Philippe Mateta continues goalscoring run for Crystal Palace against Everton
Jean-Philippe Mateta – 7
Crystal Palace want to offer Mateta a new contract, as the Frenchman is linked with an exit from Selhurst Park. Mateta proved his worth by scoring an equaliser in the 47th minute.
Substitutes
Eberechi Eze (on for Devenny 45′) – 7
Was one of the best players on the pitch after coming on, consistently targeted with rough challenges by Everton defenders.
Adam Wharton (on for Lerma 45′) – 5
Still struggling to get over his injury, could not keep up with the pace of the game at times.
Ben Chilwell (on for Mitchell 59′) – 6
Almost scored in the 70th minute, had it not been for a great diving save from Jordan Pickford.
Daichi Kamada (on for Lacroix 87′) – 6
Not given enough time to assert himself on the game.
Edward Nketiah (on for Hughes 87′) – 6
A brief cameo that amounted to little.