Jean-Philippe Mateta
28-Year-Old
Crystal Palace
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Mateta got off to a slow start in his first full season under Oliver Glasner, and then he caught fire for a few months before finishing slow after busting his nose in March. Along with Crystal Palace as a whole, he tended to score his 14 goals in bunches, including three braces last season. Mateta isn't likely to push any of the elite strikers in the Premier League or top 20 goals, but with a strong attack built around him he should be a solid option for double-digit goals once more. No matter what happens in the squad around him, Mateta's role is as a true No. 9 who can score in a variety of ways.
Starting immediately
Mateta (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Manchester City.
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Mateta was likely to be an option and has passed his testing for Sunday, not just an option, but finding the starting XI immediately. The forward still has yet to miss a start all season, with seven goals in 16 appearances.
Mateta was likely to be an option and has passed his testing for Sunday, not just an option, but finding the starting XI immediately. The forward still has yet to miss a start all season, with seven goals in 16 appearances.
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Hopeful for Sunday
Mateta (undisclosed) is hopeful to be an option for Sunday's match against Manchester City, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "All who played should be fine, and then we hope that JP is available for the game. Of course, we need to train with them and see if there is any reaction, but it looks good and looks okay right now."
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Targeting return to training Friday
Mateta (rest) is targeting a return to training Friday and should be available for Sunday's clash with Manchester City, per manager Oliver Glasner."JP will rest. We have to manage his knee, so he's stayed at home. The plan is that JP will return to training on Friday and then he should be available."
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Converts penalty
Mateta scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Manchester United.
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Scores opening goal
Mateta scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win against Brentford.
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Hat trick in draw
Mateta scored three goals to go with 11 shots (five on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus AFC Bournemouth.
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Set for January departure?
Mateta is open to leaving Crystal Palace in January, according to TEAMTalk.
ANALYSIS
Mateta is not opposed to signing a new contract with Palace, but his push for a departure in the upcoming transfer window suggests the Frenchman feels ready to play for a more competitive club. Expect lots of offers to come to Palace's doors, as the 28-year-old striker has been one of the most prolific goalscorers in Europe over the last 18 months.
Mateta is not opposed to signing a new contract with Palace, but his push for a departure in the upcoming transfer window suggests the Frenchman feels ready to play for a more competitive club. Expect lots of offers to come to Palace's doors, as the 28-year-old striker has been one of the most prolific goalscorers in Europe over the last 18 months.