Selhurst Park is set to witness an intriguing FA Cup fifth-round duel this Saturday, as Crystal Palace, a Premier League team, welcomes Millwall, a Championship squad. The stakes are high, with a coveted quarter-final berth at stake. Given the Eagles' recent impressive form and superior skill level, they are expected to outperform their guests.

The question is how Crystal Palace are going to cope without Jean-Philippe Mateta, who was injured in their FA Cup win over Millwall. Mateta scored the winner when Palace beat Ipswich at Portman Road in December,

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.