Palace launch Mateta red card appeal

Crystal Palace are appealing against Jean-Philippe Mateta's red card in the defeat by Tottenham on Saturday.

The striker was shown a straight red card by referee Michael Oliver for a late challenge on Micky van de Ven when the game was still 0-0, after just 13 minutes.

Oliver originally gave a yellow card but it was upgraded after a VAR review.

Mateta caught the Spurs defender on top of the ankle but in Palace's view the impact was accidental.

It is understood the 29-year-old forward believes his eyes were on the ball and that he did not see Van de Ven.