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.

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.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner was happy with Eddie Nketiah’s performance in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Ipswich Town. The former Arsenal striker led the line in the absence of Jean-Philippe Mateta,

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

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

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.

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

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."

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 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