Jean-Philippe Mateta's Brace Rescues Crystal Palace In Thrilling 2-2 Draw With Leicester

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Jean-Philippe Mateta's two goals, including a last-minute penalty, prevented Leicester City from securing their first Premier League win since their return. Crystal Palace managed to draw 2-2 after coming from behind. Jamie Vardy opened the scoring for Leicester with a tidy finish in the first half. Stephy Mavididi then doubled their lead just after the break, capitalising on poor defending.

Moments later, Mateta pulled one back for Palace, reigniting their hopes. Despite heavy pressure from Palace in the second half, Leicester seemed poised to hold on. However, Conor Coady's foul on Ismaila Sarr in the box gave Mateta the chance to equalise from the spot, which he did confidently.

Both teams are still looking for their first win after four matches. Leicester sits 15th and Palace 16th in the table. The game ended level as Crystal Palace tweeted:

This draw means Leicester has only won two of their last 17 Premier League games in London (D4 L11), conceding 42 goals during this period. Wilfried Ndidi stood out for Leicester by providing two assists and now has three assists this season, more than any of his teammates.

The match highlighted both teams' ongoing struggles to secure a victory early in the season. Steve Cooper is still searching for his first league win as Leicester manager. The game was a testament to both teams' resilience but also underscored their defensive vulnerabilities.

The result leaves both clubs eager to turn their fortunes around in upcoming fixtures. Fans will be hoping for better performances as they aim to climb up the table and secure crucial wins.