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Watch: He's flying; Mateta stars in Crystal Palace training games

New signing Jean-Philippe Mateta is already making a big impact at Crystal Palace.

A loan arrival from Mainz last week, the French centre-forward is in line for a Premier League debut in midweek against West Ham United.

And given his early training ground form, Mateta looks a good bet to be an instant starter for Palace manager Roy Hodgson.

The striker has quickly impressed in bounce games on Palace's training pitches - and looks ready to go straight into Hodgson's line-up for the clash against the Hammers.

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