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

Report and free match highlights as Eberechi Eze scores one and makes another as Crystal Palace beat Championship QPR 2-1 at Loftus Road to reach Carabao Cup fourth round; Eddie Nketiah scored the ope

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.

Glasner’s side were more than a touch fortunate that QPR’s hopes of a cup upset were quashed by Eze’s goal. Fortunate, too, that the finish flew off the leg of Steve Cook and found the net when it would otherwise have been gathered with ease by Walsh.

The last time QPR faced Crystal Palace in a competitive match was a 3-1 Premier League defeat nine years ago. Crystal Palace visit QPR in competitive action for the first time since 2015 this evening as Carabao Cup action comes calling to Loftus Road.