Crystal Palace striker Jean-Phillipe Mateta has expressed his delight after scoring twice to condemn Manchester United to defeat at Old Trafford.
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta was thrilled to score a brace in his side's 2-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford.
The Frenchman's goals in the 64th and 89th minutes sealed a well-deserved victory for the Eagles.
"I'm feeling fantastic!" Mateta said.
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17:11 - 02.02.2025
Manchester Utd vs Crystal Palace: Mateta on fire as Eagles silence Amorim's men at Old Trafford
Two goals from Jean-Phillipe Mateta helped Crystal Palace record a huge 2-0 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
"We won these three points, we worked hard, and I am very happy."
The 27-year-old has been on fire Since Oliver Glasner took over, scoring 23 Premier League goals, a feat only surpassed by Erling Haaland, Alexander Isak, Cole Palmer, and Mohamed Salah.
Mateta credited his team's victory to their careful planning and execution.
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"We know how [Man Utd] play with the new manager; we worked on a plan during the week, and we stuck to the plan," he said. "We listened to the gaffer and worked hard, and I think we deserve this win."
"I just put my head down and worked hard," he said. "I sometimes think, when you do that, you get the reward."