CRYSTAL PALACE NEWS

Jean-Philippe Mateta - Given clearance to play Mateta (ear) has received the full clearance to play against Fulham in the FA Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, Sky Sports reports.

Impact Mateta has been training recently and was a full participant in training in the previous week, so now he's received full clearance to be available for the FA Cup match. The striker is fully fit and will play wearing a special mask to protect his ear. Having Mateta back is a huge boost for the Eagles, as the Frenchman has netted 12 goals across 27 appearances (25 starts) in the Premier League this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Philippe Mateta - Hopes to play against Fulham Mateta (ear) has been training every day this week and hopes to be available for Fulham, he said in an interview with Sky Sport. "We were in Marbella last week and I trained [not w...

Impact Mateta has been training every day after suffering a bad ear injury against Millwall in the FA Cup at the beginning of March. He hopes to be back in the squad for next Saturday's match against Fulham in the FA Cup and will have to wear a mask to avoid any setbacks. If he has to miss more time, Eddie Nketiah will likely see increased playing time again.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joel Ward - Playing in friendly Ward is starting the second half of Thursday's friendly against HamKam.

Impact Ward has returned to the playing field in a friendly, with the defender featuring and starting in the second half of the match. This is great news for the defender who has yet to appear this season. He will look to remain healthy after an injury filled campaign, although he may not be in for too much time moving forward.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Ward - Playing in friendly Ward is starting the second half of Thursday's friendly against HamKam.

Impact Ward has returned to the playing field in a friendly, with the defender featuring and starting in the second half of the match. This is great news for the defender who has yet to appear this season. He will look to remain healthy after an injury filled campaign, although he may not be in for too much time moving forward.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Adams, Reyna on US roster for 1st time under Pochettino, picked for CONCACAF Nations League games

Midfielders Tyler Adams and Gio Reyna, and defender Cameron Carter-Vickers have been picked for the U.S. national team for the first time under coach Mauricio Pochettino, among 23...

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jean-Philippe Mateta - Training with team Mateta (ear) is training with Crystal Palace in their warm weather camp.

Impact Mateta is back in training, as expected, during Crystal Palace's early international break camp. The forward is hoping to get fully fit before returning to action after the international break, for a March 29 trip to Fulham.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Wharton - Creates six chances in victory Wharton recorded six crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 win over Ipswich Town. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 53rd minute.

Impact Wharton attempted a team-high six crosses (four accurate) Saturday as Crystal Palace overcame Ipswich Town in a 1-0 victory. The midfielder also led the Eagles with six chances created while contributing four clearances to the team's clean sheet effort. After missing three month's due to a groin injury, Wharton's 87 minutes played Saturday marked his most in five Premier League appearances (two starts) since his return.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Eberechi Eze - Six shot attempts in win Eze generated six shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town.

Impact Eze led the Crystal Palace attack with six shots attempts Saturday but was unable to trouble the keeper with a single shot on target in Crystal Palace's 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town. The attacker also was unable to calibrate his crosses on the day, attempting four (zero accurate). Over Palace's last five Premier League fixtures, Eze has attempted 18 shots but only found the target twice. He has not scored a league goal since December.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ismaila Sarr - Bags late winner Sarr scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Ipswich Town.

Impact Starr chipped the keeper from close range Saturday in the closing stages of the second half as Crystal Palace edged-past Ipswich Town in a 1-0 victory. In addition to his critical finish, the forward added four clearances and one block to the team's clean sheet effort. Over Palace's most recent two Premier League fixtures, Sarr has attempted seven shots (four on goal), created six chances and scored three goals.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dean Henderson - Seven saves en route to clean sheet Henderson recorded seven saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Ipswich Town.

Impact Henderson parried away each of Ipswich Town's seven shots on target Saturday to lift Crystal Palace to a 1-0 victory. The performance marked the English-international's ninth clean sheet of the Premier League campaign, tying him for the third-most in the league. Henderson will look to reach double-digit clean sheets in a single Premier League season for the first time since the 2019/2020 season on April 2nd when Palace travel to take-on bottom of the table Southampton.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Manchester United begin negotiations with Premier League club over £40m deal for 27-year-old striker: Reports Manchester United have initiated talks with Crystal Palace regarding a move for Jean-Philippe Mateta this summer, according to L'Equipe.

MARCH 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Barcelona hold an edge over Chelsea and Manchester City in race to sign 28-year-old Premier League star next summer: Reports Barcelona have moved ahead of Premier League sides Chelsea and Manchester City in the pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz for ne...

MARCH 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Jean-Philippe Mateta - Out until after break Mateta (ear) won't return until after the international break, according to manager Oliver Glasner."He will go to Marbella with us next week and be just training individually. If e...

Impact Mateta was taken out by an awful challenge in FA Cup action, though it came at a perfect time, as he will have an extended international break to try and get fit. Eddie Nketiah will lead the line for Saturday's clash against Ipswich Town.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Goalkeeper who left Palace forward Mateta needing 25 stitches in FA Cup faces a longer ban

Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts could receive an extended ban for a dangerous challenge which left Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta needing 25 stitches

MARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Man United crashes out of the FA Cup but 'naive' Amorim says winning Premier League is ultimate goal

Manchester United has crashed out of the FA Cup in a penalty shootout defeat to Fulham

MARCH 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jean-Philippe Mateta - Receives stitches Mateta (ear) has been discharged from the hospital after receiving 25 stitches to his ear, according to his club.

Impact Mateta has received a positive update following his scary incident Saturday. The forward has been discharged from the hospital after receiving numerous stitches to the affected area. He will now be monitored in the coming days, although a return to training is up in the air.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

FA Cup fifth round LIVE! Scores, updates - Palace vs Millwall, Preston vs Burnley, Bournemouth vs Wolves, Man City vs Plymouth Follow live updates of Saturdays FA Cup fifth-round action including Crystal Palace vs Millwall, Preston vs Burnley, Bournemouth vs Wolves a...

MARCH 1 • SKY.COM

Man City gets past Plymouth to reach FA Cup quarters. Millwall keeper sent off for wild challenge

The FA Cup could yet be a way for Manchester City to finish a disappointing season with a trophy

MARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Palace forward Mateta released from hospital with 25 stitches after kick to the face in FA Cup game

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta needed 25 stitches on a cut to his ear after being kicked by Millwall’s goalkeeper during an FA Cup game Saturday in what Palace’s club...

MARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jean-Philippe Mateta - Out next week Mateta will miss next week's match against Ipswich due to a serious ear injury and possible concussion.

Impact Mateta was stretchered off after 15 minutes in the FA Cup and manager Oliver Glasner reported follow-up news following the match. The forward will miss at least one match through injury.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Philippe Mateta - Stretchered off in FA Cup Mateta was forced off in the first half of Saturday's FA Cup fixture against Milwill due to a head injury.

Impact Mateta left the match on a stretcher in the 15th minute, being replaced by Eddie Nketiah. The striker will enter the concussion protocol ahead of next week's Premier League match against Ipswich.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Munoz - Another goal contribution Munoz assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 4-1 win against Aston Villa. In addition, he was given a ye...

Impact Munoz gained yet another goal contribution Tuesday, making it his fifth in his past six outings. He would earn an assist finding Ismallia Sarr in the 71st minute, now having four on the season. His efforts on the right flank was solid all-around, adding two interceptions, two tackles and three crosses.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrick Mitchell - Assist in extra time Mitchell assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 4-1 win versus Aston Villa.

Impact Mitchell bagged an assist in Tuesday's huge win, finding Edward Nketiah in the 91st minute. This was his fourth assist of the season, wth his last coming around two months ago. His defensive presence was also felt, registering one interception, three clearances and five tackles.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Eberechi Eze - Earns assist Eze assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 4-1 victory versus Aston Villa.

Impact Eze saw his first goal contribution in four appearances Tuesday, assisting a goal in the 59th minute of the contest. He now has eight goal contributions in 23 appearances this season, with six being assists. He was active all around the field and had a solid two-way outing also, notching three chances created, four shots and six crosses in the attack to go along with six tackles in the defense.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Eddie Nketiah - Scores first goal of season Nketiah scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 4-1 win versus Aston Villa.

Impact Nketiah was back on the field after going unused last match, although he did only see four minutes of play. He would score in extra time to put the exclamation point on top of their win, bagging his first goal of the season. However, it was his second goal contribution, seeing an assist Dec. 15.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE