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'I love fans singing about me' - Mateta on cult-hero status

Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta is one of the most in-form players in the Premier League and has gone from club cult hero to a recognised lethal finisher.

The Palace striker has scored 10 goals in his last 12 games with only Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, who is nominated for Premier League player of the season, scoring more in the same period.

The 26-year-old has been rejuvenated under new manager Oliver Glasner and with his impressive goalscoring statistics is starting to grab the attention of the wider footballing world.

Mateta made 29 Premier League appearances last season but started just six times, scoring two goals.