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Alex Waite·11 December 2025

Palace fringe player challenges Mateta with first club goal 💫

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Christantus Uche has remained patient for starting opportunities since his summer move to Crystal Palace.

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The Nigerian attacker is yet to start in the Premier League this season, but was handed a starting berth for the Eagles trip to Shelbourne on Thursday.

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And the 22-year-old re-paid Oliver Glasner's faith by finishing a well-worked goal after just 11 minutes.

Uche was well placed to tap in from Eddie Nketiah's low cross for his first goal in red and blue.

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Will that goal give Glasner food for thought over the lone striker position at Selhurst Park?

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