Premier League star Mateta receives 25 stitches after FA Cup challenge
- Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts received a straight red card for a high boot that injured Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta just eight minutes into their FA Cup match, as reported by Crystal Palace.
- Jean-Philippe Mateta required 25 stitches for a severe laceration to his left ear and was treated at St. George's Hospital before being discharged, according to a statement from Crystal Palace.
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Archer who left Mateta of Crystal Palace with 25 stitches faces longer suspension
Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts could receive a prolonged suspension for a reckless entrance that left Crystal Palace frontman Jean-Philippe Mateta needing 25 stitches.
FA seeks longer ban for Millwall's Roberts after Mateta horror injury
LONDON: The Football Association has submitted a claim to increase the ban on Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts after his challenge left Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta needing 25 stitches in his left ear, the organisation said on Wednesday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
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