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The Eagles secured their third successive top-flight win on Wednesday when they beat Newcastle United 2-0 at Selhurst Park, courtesy of two goals from in-form striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Palace's victory took place just three days after they thrashed West Ham United 5-2 on home soil in a game both Eze and Olise got their names on the scoresheet.

Olise has been hampered with injuries throughout this season and has been reduced to just 15 Premier League appearances, although he has still made an impact when fit, contributing with seven goals and four assists.

The 22-year-old was notably left out of the starting lineup against Newcastle, while Eze — another standout performer for Palace this season — was taken off in the second half.

Speaking at a press conference on Friday ahead of Saturday's trip to Fulham, Glanser has revealed that Eze is doubtful with a knee injury.

«Ebere Eze is questionable for tomorrow – he has a problem with his knee,» said the Austrian. «We will decide tomorrow if it makes sense that he plays.

»Everyone else is fit — nobody new is back but just this one [new issue]. It was a match injury, we didn't really train for two days now, we were just doing recovery. He was knocked down many times in the [Newcastle] game so we will see."

On a positive note, Glasner has confirmed that Olise is fit to start at Craven Cottage and has explained his decision to bench the winger against Newcastle in midweek.

«It was a decision we talked about before the Newcastle game,» said Glasner. «He would

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