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. […]
Manchester United are making a serious move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, with negotiations underway over a potential transfer. United’s scouts have been monitoring the French forward closely this season, including during Palace’s FA Cup victory against Millwall. However, Mateta’s involvement in that match was cut short following a nasty clash with Millwall goalkeeper […]
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 […]
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As the 2024/25 season progresses into its decisive phase, African players continue to make their mark across Europe’s five major leagues. From Mohamed Salah’s dominance in the Premier League to emerging stars in Germany, France, and Italy, African forwards are proving to be among the most prolific goal scorers this season. Mohamed Salah leads Premier […]
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 […]
