Eberechi Eze stars for Crystal Palace against his former club Queen's Park Rangers in the third round of the Carabao Cup.

Palace boss Glasner stuck with his trusted 3-4-2-1 formation, recalling Chris Richards on the left side of the back three, with summer signing Daichi Kamada playing in midfield alongside Jefferson Lerma. Eddie Nketiah continued in a deeper ‘number 10’ role, and though not a familiar role, the former Arsenal striker looked sharp.

While QPR remain unbeaten in their last six matches, they have been plagued by a series of draws, notching up four stalemates during this period. Defensive frailties have been evident, as they have yet to secure a clean sheet across all competitions this season.

Presented before kick-off with a commemorative shirt celebrating his 112 appearances across four years at Queens Park Rangers, Eberechi Eze gladly accepted the gift - and then took a little bit more.

Oliver Glasner lauded Eberechi Eze after he scored and assisted for Crystal Palace on his Loftus Road return in a 2-1 victory over QPR in the third round of the Carabao Cup. The England international,

Eze made more than 100 appearances for the Hoops before his move to Selhurst Park but the star could be involved against the Championship oufit