"Jean-Philippe Mateta stroked home a 20th-minute penalty to give Crystal Palace an early lead against Aston Villa at Villa Park. The goal moves Mateta up to 49 goals in a Palace shirt as the Frenchman goes in search of the half-century for the London club. The hosts dominated possession in the game's initial stages but it was last season's FA Cup winners who broke the deadlock when Daichi Kamada was brought down by Villa keeper Marco Bizot."
"Referee Stuart Attwell awarded the spot-kick, which Mateta duly dispatched to give Oliver Glasner's team the advantage. Both sides are still looking for their first Premier League victory of the new campaign amid speculation that key players may still depart before the transfer window closes next week. Villa stopper and World Cup winner Emi Martinez looks set to leave the club, while Palace captain Marc Guehi could join champions Liverpool before Monday's deadline."
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored from the penalty spot in the 20th minute to put Crystal Palace ahead at Villa Park. The goal was awarded after Daichi Kamada was brought down by Villa goalkeeper Marco Bizot and moved Mateta to 49 goals for Palace. Villa dominated early possession but conceded the spot-kick which Mateta converted to give Oliver Glasner's side the advantage. Both clubs remain without a Premier League win so far amid transfer speculation, with Emi Martinez linked with a departure and Marc Guehi potentially joining Liverpool. Palace will play in the Conference League while Villa prepare for the Europa League.
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