Mateta's Hat Trick Powers Crystal Palace to Historic 5-0 Win Over Aston Villa
Crystal Palace secures best-ever Premier League finish with dominant performance; Aston Villa ends season on a low note.
- Jean-Philippe Mateta scored three goals, becoming the first Palace player to achieve a Premier League hat trick at Selhurst Park.
- Eberechi Eze added two goals, contributing to Palace's highest-ever top-flight goal tally of 57.
- Crystal Palace finished 10th in the Premier League, their best position since 2015, with 49 points.
- Aston Villa, already qualified for the Champions League, failed to win in their last four league matches.
- Palace manager Oliver Glasner praised the team's performance and acknowledged the support of the fans.