Mateta was given oxygen on the pitch following the challenge before being stretchered off in a neck brace and taken to hospital.

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E ight minutes into Crystal Palace's 3-1 victory over Millwall in the FA Cup round of 16, striker Jean-Philippe Mateta had to be withdrawn from the match and eventually taken to t

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta (27) was transported to hospital after sustaining a head injury after a reckless challenge by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts during an FA Cup tie on

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta was taken to hospital with a head injury after a collision with Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts early in their FA Cup fifth-round clash at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

CRYSTAL PALACE have revealed Jean-Philippe Mateta has been discharged from hospital following his horror injury against Millwall. The Eagles hitman, 27, was on the receiving end of

Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta was rushed to hospital and needed 25 stitches after Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts hit him with a kung-fu kick during their FA Cup tie on Saturday

Jean-Philippe Mateta "hopes to be back very soon" after an incredibly scary moment in Crystal Palace's FA Cup fifth round victory on Saturday.

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has said he will come back “stronger than ever” after being hospitalised in a horror clash with Millwall’s goalkeeper at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Mateta was injured after the challenge by Millwall’s Liam Roberts,

Jean-Philippe Mateta is expected to miss Crystal Palace's next match after being hospitalised following a horror challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts