Crystal Palace won after Jean-Philippe Mateta's hat-trick

2024-05-20

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored three goals as Crystal Palace triumphed with a stunning 5-0 victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League. Eberechi Eze also found the back of the net twice, completing the emphatic win for the home side.

Crystal Palace have now scored 57 goals in total in the Premier League: 37 at home and 20 away. The match kicked off with a bang when Jean-Philippe Mateta netted in the 9th minute, thanks to an assist from Michael Olise, putting Palace ahead 1-0.

Aston Villa, who have scored 76 goals this season—48 at home and 28 away—had no answer to the attacking prowess of Crystal Palace. Mateta struck again in the 39th minute, increasing the lead with an assist from Daniel Muñoz, sending the home fans into a frenzy.

Eze made it 3-0 in the 54th minute before Mateta completed his hat-trick in the 63rd minute, following an assist from Eze. The celebration continued as Eze scored again in the 69th minute, this time assisted by Mateta, sealing an unforgettable match for Crystal Palace.

Crystal Palace have now won four and drawn one of their last five games, scoring 15 goals while conceding just two. In contrast, Aston Villa have managed one win and two draws, with eight goals scored and 12 conceded.

Elsewhere in the Premier League, there were victories for top teams: Arsenal edged Everton 2-1, Newcastle United defeated Brentford 4-2, and Manchester United secured a 2-0 win against Brighton & Hove Albion. Other notable results include Chelsea's 2-1 win over AFC Bournemouth, Liverpool’s 2-0 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Manchester City's 3-1 triumph over West Ham United.