At first, there had been wincing, when Jean-Philippe Mateta was recklessly clattered into by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts with a two-footed airborne karate kick. Now that slow-motion replays were being shown from various angles,

Millwall condemn 'abhorrent' abuse aimed at Liam Roberts after Jean-Philippe Mateta challenge - Lions hit out at “character assassination” of goalkeeper, who quickly reached out to apologise to the Cr

Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts says he received abusive messages and threats for kicking Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta in the head last weekend.

Palace chairman Parish furious at challenge that left forward needing 25 stitches in his ear, with Millwall fans having sung ‘let him die’

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner hopes to have striker Jean-Philippe Mateta back for their FA Cup quarter-final at Fulham on March 29 after suffering a horrific injury against Millwall last Saturday.

Jean-Philippe Mateta was stretchered off after a horror challenge from Liam Roberts on Saturday; Millwall goalkeeper was shown straight red card; Mateta was later discharged from hospital with 25 stitches in his ear;

Meanwhile, L'Equipe says United have now opened talks with Palace over a deal for Mateta. Mateta's contract at Selhurst Park runs to 2027, leaving them under no immediate pressure to sell. However, the Eagles would be willing to cash in at a starting price of £40m.