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Ismaïla Sarr was the match-winner for Crystal Palace on Saturday, as his late goal sealed a 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town in the Premier League. The Senegalese winger produced a moment of brilliance to hand his side three crucial points on matchday 29. With ten minutes remaining, Sarr capitalised on a well-worked team move, finishing […]
Jean-Philippe Mateta is on track to make his Crystal Palace comeback by the end of the month, despite suffering a gruesome head injury in last week’s FA Cup clash against Millwall. The French striker was left needing 25 stitches after a brutal collision with Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts, which saw him rushed to the hospital. […]
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has been given the all-clear after suffering a head injury during his side’s FA Cup clash against Millwall. The French forward was involved in a heavy collision with opposition goalkeeper Liam Delap just 15 minutes into the match on Saturday, resulting in a serious cut to his left ear and […]
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Crystal Palace’s progress to the FA Cup quarter-finals was overshadowed by a disturbing incident involving French-Ivorian striker Jean-Philippe Mateta during their 3-1 victory over Millwall at Selhurst Park. The fifth-round encounter took a dark turn in the sixth minute when Mateta was the victim of a brutal collision with Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts. The 26-year-old […]
Crystal Palace delivered a commanding performance on Tuesday, securing a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League, with Senegalese winger Ismaïla Sarr playing a starring role. Sarr, who had endured a ten-match goal drought, rediscovered his form in spectacular fashion, scoring twice to help Palace claim an emphatic win on Matchday 27. The […]
England forward of Nigerian descent, Eberechi Eze has been linked with a summer exit from Crystal Palace. Sources have reported that the skilful forward wants to embark on a new challenge after spending years playing for the Eagles. According to information gathered, Tottenham Hotspur are leading the race for the signature of the talented forward. […]
Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta has been in outstanding form since the start of 2025, emerging as one of the most prolific strikers in the Premier League. The 27-year-old Frenchman has netted seven goals this year, making him the league’s joint-top scorer alongside Nottingham Forest’s Chris Wood. A Clinical Finisher Leading the Line Mateta’s consistency […]
Chelsea’s bid to re-sign former defender Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace is hitting roadblocks as the two clubs struggle to agree on terms. Reports suggest that Chelsea is appealing to Palace for a discounted transfer fee to bring Guehi back to Stamford Bridge. The Blues had initially hoped to include Trevoh Chalobah, currently on loan […]
English player of Ghanaian descent, Josh Acheampong has expressed his commitment to continuing his hard work and hoping for more chances to feature for Chelsea. His comments follow his Premier League debut against Crystal Palace on Saturday at Selhurst Park. Although he previously made his senior debut in a Conference League match against FC Astana, […]
Ghanaian defender Josh Acheampong has shared his disappointment after Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace over the weekend. The Blues travelled to Selhurst Park to face the Eagles in the Premier League, with Cole Palmer putting Chelsea ahead in the first half. However, Jean-Philippe Mateta scored a late equalizer to spoil […]
