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Crystal Palace come from behind thanks to goals from Michael Olise and Jean-Philippe Mateta to avoid FA Cup upset at local rivals Millwall after Benik Afobe seized on Jack Butland howler to score

Michael Olise inspired a terrific second-half Crystal Palace comeback as the Premier League side overcame Millwall to reach the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Millwall were much the better side during the opening 45 with Benik Afobe capitalising on Jack Butland's indecision to give the Lions a deserved lead.

Palace were much improved after the break and drew level just a minute after the restart, as Olise cut inside onto his left foot before firing unerringly beyond George Long.

Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates after scoring Crystal Palace's winning goal in their FA Cup third round clash with Millwall

Olise repeated the trick moments later, delivering a pinpoint cross onto the head of Jean-Philippe Mateta to turn the game on its head.