Mateta was hospitalised with a lacerated ear after a horrific challenge by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts four weeks ago ...

Jean-Philippe Mateta made his first appearance since his ear was "destroyed" when he was named in Crystal Palace's starting ...

Jean-Philippe Mateta has made his Crystal Palace return for the first time since sustaining a serious head injury that ...

Philippe Mateta wore a protective helmet against Fulham on Saturday after his ear injury in the FA Cup win against Millwall ...

Why is Jean-Philippe Mateta wearing protective headgear for Crystal Palace against Fulham? - French striker protecting ...

Crystal Palace advanced to the semifinals of the FA Cup with a 3-0 win over Fulham on Saturday. Palace became the first team to book its place in the next round with victory at Craven Cottage in the ...

Follow Mail Sport live blog of the quarter-final clash between Brighton and Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup for the latest ...

Follow Mail Sport live blog of the quarter-final clash between Brighton and Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup for the latest ...

ARSENAL are looking ahead to what is expected to be a HUGE summer transfer window for the club! A new striker is top of the ...

However, Ismaila Sarr gets back to make a crucial clearance. Oliver Glasner also decides that is enough for Jean-Philippe Mateta on his return, and he is replaced by Eddie Nketiah. That is the end ...

Mateta started as Palace booked their place in the FA Cup semi-finals, with the 27-year-old making way for eventual goal scorer Eddie Nketiah in the 70th minute.