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.

QPR brace themselves for a big game at home to Premier League opposition Crystal Palace with a place in the League Cup fourth round at stake.

Nketiah made a smart run to collect an Eberechi Eze free-kick inside the box and drill an effort through the legs of Joe Walsh from a tight angle.

The Premier League side came away with a 2-1 win against Queens Park Rangers. After successfully getting through to the fourth round, Eze spoke about his happiness at being the matchwinner. “That was the main thing as to what we wanted to come here and do today: win, go through to the next round, and put in a performance,” Eze told Palace TV.

England-born Ghanaian forward Eddie Nketiah played a key role in Crystal Palaces 2-1 victory over Queens Park Rangers (QPR) in the EFL Cup on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

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,