Crystal Palace make decision over Jean-Philippe Mateta red card appeal before Liverpool

With Palace down to 10 men, Spurs took control of the game and sealed a comfortable victory after goals in either half from Archie Gray and Jan Paul van Hecke.Mateta landed on top of Van de Ven’s right ankle with his studs up as he chased a pass into space, and Oliver deemed the 29-year-old to have used “full forceful contact” as he explained his decision inside the stadium.Palace’s view, though, is that Mateta’s challenge was accidental, and they argue that the French international had his eyes on the ball and did not see Van de Ven coming.Jean-Philippe Mateta was initially booked for his tackleGettyMateta currently faces a three-match suspension, but Palace hope the decision is either overturned or his ban reduced.Pierre Sage, who is under increasing pressure to turn things around at Palace, has only recently welcomed Mateta back into the fold after a hamstring injury and will desperately want his star striker back available.If Mateta’s ban is upheld, he would miss this weekend’s home game against Liverpool, as well as crunch fixtures against newly promoted teams Coventry and Hull.He will, however, be available for selection when Palace host Hoffenheim and Real Sociedad in the Europa League.