Jean-Philippe Mateta made headlines again not just for his goals, but for putting his name alongside Erling Haaland in the Premier League scoring charts for 2025.
The Crystal Palace striker spoke with confidence ahead of their UEFA Conference League clash against AEK Larnaca, proudly declaring, “Only Haaland has more goals than me!”
Mateta shared his pride in representing France for the first time and credited the work ethic under manager Oliver Glasner for his incredible form.
He also addressed the recent misunderstanding with Wilfried Zaha, confirming things are settled between them.
Meanwhile, Glasner confirmed the squad is in top physical condition ahead of their first home game, with players like Eddie Nketiah and Justin Devaney expected to play key roles.
With six matches in 17 days, Crystal Palace focus is on smart rotation and maintaining intensity.
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