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Shearer: Mateta put on a centre-forward masterclass

22 Apr 2024
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Premier League's record goalscorer hails Crystal Palace striker as he picks his best XI of Matchweek 34

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Jean-Philippe Mateta produced an outstanding centre-forward display in Crystal Palace's impressive 5-2 victory over West Ham United on Sunday.

The French centre-forward led the line superbly and scored two outstanding goals as the Eagles moved further away from the relegation zone.

That wonderful display in front of goal caught the eye of Alan Shearer, the Premier League's record goalscorer and Hall of Fame inductee, who has named Mateta in his Team of the Week, along with team-mate Eberechi Eze.

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Arijanet Muric (Burnley)
"Played a huge part in Burnley's excellent victory at Sheffield United, making 10 saves in their 4-1 win."

Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
"Back with a bang! What an outstanding free-kick to give Liverpool the lead. How they have missed him."

Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton)
“He looked so assured at the back as Everton recorded another Goodison Park clean sheet, earning what could be a vital victory in their battle to stay up."

Lorenz Assignon (Burnley)
"Was a constant threat for Burnley, scoring a superb goal to open his Premier League account before producing an assist to top off a fine display."

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
"Brentford look a totally different side when he is in the team. Two assists and a handful for Luton Town all afternoon."

Declan Rice (Arsenal)
"Once again put in a commanding performance in Arsenal's victory at Wolves, with a lot of their good play coming through him."

Idrissa Gueye (Everton)
"A wonderful strike to open the scoring for Everton, while he also did a great job protecting the back four."

Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)
"There's nothing he can't do at the moment! An incredible goal and a brilliant assist. What a performance."

Yoane Wissa (Brentford)
"Two goals to give the Bees a commanding half-time lead, Luton's defence simply couldn't cope with him."

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
"A centre-forward masterclass, scoring two terrific goals that any striker would be proud of. What a revelation he's been under Oliver Glasner."

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)
"Even when he's not scoring, Watkins is still such a threat for his side. Two brilliant assists in a huge win for Aston Villa as they look to secure UEFA Champions League football next season.”

Manager: Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace)
“Followed up a sensational win at Anfield with a five-star display to dispatch West Ham. What a job he's done since coming in."

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