Everton manager David Moyes says the club’s hopes of reaching European competition are “drifting away” after a 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace. At Selhurst Park, Everton take the lead twice during the match, going in front for parts of the game before Palace respond each time. Jean-Philippe Mateta scores to level the contest, earning Palace a point and preventing Everton from turning the match into a full win. The result leaves Everton unable to close the gap on the European places they are targeting, with Moyes linking the outcome directly to the wider picture of their season trajectory. The match ends with both teams sharing the points, reflecting Everton’s ability to score twice, but also the difficulty of protecting leads against Palace. Moyes’ comments emphasize that the draw slows Everton’s progress toward qualification and increases the pressure on results in the remaining fixtures.