Oliver Glasner revealed his decision to bring Jean-Philippe Mateta off at half-time of Crystal Palace ’s defeat to Manchester City was not down to injury. The Eagles made a flying start at the Etihad Stadium and were two goals up after 20 minutes, as Eberechi Eze opened the scoring and Chris Richards then headed in from a corner.

Oliver Glasner has criticised Jean-Philippe Mateta for his performance in Crystal Palace ’s 5-2 defeat to Manchester City on Saturday. Palace raced into a two-goal lead at the Etihad Stadium with Eberechi Eze and Chris Richards finding the net after 21 minutes.