Jean-Philippe Mateta sits back, relaxed, in the same seat where a year ago he said he could be “one of the best goalscorers in the Premier League”. “I said this?” he asks, pointing at himself.

The goal was a moment of sheer inspiration from the Frenchman – Mateta’s 14th in the Premier League this season – and sealed a 2-2 draw for the Eagles at the Emirates. With Arsenal attempting to play ...

LONDON: Arsenal kept Liverpool’s Premier League title-winning champagne on ice, but only just, as they were twice pegged back at home by Crystal Palace with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring a superb ...

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta made his comeback in their 3-0 win over Fulham in the FA Cup while wearing a unique piece of headgear, designed to protect his ear ...

Jean-Philippe Mateta has made his Crystal Palace return for the first time since sustaining a serious head injury that required 25 stitches on a severely lacerated ear.

Mateta was injured when Roberts rushed outside the 18-yard box to clear a long ball and struck the France striker in the side of the face with a high boot.

Jean-Philippe Mateta is back from his horror injury, but he’s now having to wear some unique protective headgear. Mateta was given oxygen and taken to hospital following a huge collision with… ...

Jean-Philippe Mateta has been given the all-clear to play for Crystal Palace against Fulham in the FA Cup on Saturday. The striker will wear a special mask to protect his ear in what will be his ...

Crystal Palace star Jean Philippe Mateta has been given the green light after recovering from his horror injury against Millwall. But the striker will be required to wear a protective mask to ...

Mateta hopes to be involved against Fulham on March 29 (Picture: Getty) Asked if Roberts had apologised during their exchange, Mateta replied: ‘Yeah, he apologised and he was worried.