The ex-Juventus and Chelsea midfielder has a plethora of world-class attacking talent to pick from when selecting his ...

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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 ...

French striker protecting injured ear with water polo-style helmet during FA Cup quarter-final return against Fulham ...

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. Speaking before kick-off ...

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has made his return to the side three weeks after being hit by a horrific kung-fu kick by Millwall keeper Liam Roberts earlier this month. The Frenchman ...

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

Jean-Philippe Mateta - donning his water polo-inspired protective headguard - barely made a ripple on his Eagles return. He curled a superb finish in off the far post at Craven CottageCredit ...

Much of the pre-match talk was about the return of Palace’s leading scorer this season Jean-Philippe Mateta after sustaining a horrible facial injury in the previous round against Millwall.

Should have added another when one-on-one late on. Jean-Philippe Mateta 6 A quiet outing from the French striker but he’s a key man for Palace, who will be pleased he made his return.