Mateta reflected on his goal, saying that he noticed Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya was playing high up the pitch when he started on the bench. This insight led him to believe that he had a good chance to score if he could win the ball back.

Mateta continued, "I knew I had a chance, so I took it and scored. It's one of the best goals of my career. I thought it was heading for the crossbar, but fortunately, it went in!"

Despite Palace's recent struggles, Mateta praised the team's coach and said that they listened well to his instructions. He also expressed his happiness with the result, hoping to score more goals in the future.

Mateta is looking forward to the FA Cup semifinal against Aston Villa on Saturday, saying that the team can approach the game with confidence. He believes that it's a big game for the fans and the team, and he can't wait to play.