Oliver Glasner hailed Ismaila Sarr ’s two-goal display against Brighton — but insisted the Crystal Palace man was not signed as a replacement for Michael Olise. Palace sold Olise to Bayern Munich for around £51million in the summer after the French international took his game to new heights for the Eagles last season.

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If Devenny’s move to the first team was unforeseen, as were several injuries that have tested the limits of Glasner’s squad.

Although former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Glasner believes Brighton counterpart Fabian Hurzeler has done a "fantastic job" since joining the Seagulls from St Pauli in the summer, he insisted Sunday's clash is a good opportunity to showcase Palace's improvements in recent weeks.

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner explains how sprints, space around Ilkay Gundogan and set-pieces were key to his side frustrating Man City with a 2-2 draw in the Premier League on

Oliver Glasner has ruled Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton out of their upcoming games against Ipswich and Manchester City. The Eagles head to Portman Road on Tuesday evening in a crucial battle at the bottom of the Premier League.

Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr scored a brace as his side beat arch-rivals Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1 at the Amex Stadium on Sunday, handing the Seagulls their first home defeat in the Premier League this season.

Fabian Hürzeler was left fuming by an “unbelievable” decision by referee Michael Oliver which he felt cost Brighton dearly in their 3-1 defeat by bitter rivals Crystal Palace.

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