Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has publicly reaffirmed that Eberechi Eze remains a Crystal Palace player and is not for sale, despite transfer rumors involving Tottenham and Arsenal.

Eze's contract included a £68 million release clause that expired on Friday, but Tottenham and Arsenal are reportedly unwilling to meet that amount, keeping him at Palace for now.

Glasner defends Eze’s commitment and good form by highlighting his performance and training, countering ongoing media speculation about his potential transfer.

Sky Sports announced an increase in live Premier League coverage from 128 to at least 215 matches this season, with 80% of games televised on Sky Sports, enhancing fan access to the league.

Comparisons were made between Eze and Alexander Isak at Newcastle, emphasizing the importance of starting key players like Eze for Palace’s successful season and their upcoming match at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea, under manager Enzo Maresca, showed signs of mental fatigue after limited pre-season preparation, but Maresca defended their effort, noting they competed well despite challenges and debut performances from Liam Delap and Estevao Willian.

Palace’s opening Premier League match, played shortly after winning the FA Cup in May, was relatively easy against a Chelsea side lacking preparation and freshness.

Despite a short pre-season, Palace’s performance was solid, with Glasner highlighting the players’ commitment and contrasting it with Chelsea’s fatigue after their Champions League final appearance.

Eze, who started in Palace’s match against Chelsea, scored a brilliant free-kick that was controversially disallowed by VAR due to a rule violation involving the defensive wall, with Glasner explaining Eze’s positioning was against the rules.

The disallowed goal was due to Eze standing within a yard of the defensive wall, which is against the rules, and this was clarified by Glasner.

Eze was a surprise starter in the goalless draw against Chelsea, where he scored a controversial disallowed goal due to a rule violation involving the defensive wall.

Eze is expected to participate in upcoming matches, including the UEFA Conference League qualifying play-off against Fredrikstad, with Glasner confirming his return to training and game readiness.