Crystal Palace match-winner Ismaila Sarr dedicated his winner against Ipswich to Jean-Philippe Mateta, who suffered a horrific head wound that required 25 stitches in last week’s 3-1 FA Cup fifth-round win over Millwall.

Phillipe Mateta's signature goal celebration after netting the winner against Ipswich, paying homage to the Frenchman after his horror injury against Millwall

THE EAGLES seemed more interested in a trip to ‘Marbs’ than a flight up the table as they made heavy work of breaching the Premier League’s third worst defence. With no competitive fixtures for

Crystal Palace want to offer Jean-Philippe Mateta a new contract, but the striker is expected to push for a transfer if no agreement can be reached by the summer, according to a report. The Frenchman has emerged as one of the Premier League's most exciting players.

Mateta will miss Saturday's Premier League game against Ipswich after requiring 25 stitches in a wound inflicted by Millwall's Liam Roberts.

Jean-Philippe Mateta is "doing well" after being carried off with a head injury in their FA Cup win over Millwall. He added: "He is at home and recovering well. He had no fractures or concussion and healing from the huge wound is going as we expected."

A beautiful chipped finish from Ismaila Sarr late in the second half gave Crystal Palace a 1-0 home win over relegation-threatened Ipswich Town on Saturday, with the visitors left to rue a slew of missed chances in a lively Premier League game.

Jean-Philippe Mateta's impressive season at Crystal Palace has seen links to struggling Manchester United grow.

Jean-Philippe Mateta is making solid progress in his recovery from the sickening injury he suffered during Crystal Palace ’s FA Cup win against Millwall last weekend. The in-form French striker suffered a serious ear injury after he was on the end of a horror challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts.

Jean-Philippe Mateta required 25 stitches to repair his lacerated left ear after he was kicked in the head by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts in the follow-through of a challenge last weekend

Ismaila Sarr scored late to give Crystal Palace a well-earned 1-0 win over game Ipswich Town at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

Crystal Palace moved to 11th in the Premier League table after securing a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon. Ismaila Sarr scored the only goal of the match as the Eagles picked up their fourth win in a row in all competitions.