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.

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.