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Pundit hails Crystal Palace star that Leeds United 'didn't have an answer for'

BBC Sports pundit Garth Crooks has hailed Crystal Palace midfielder Michael Olise after his 'standout' performance against Leeds United over the weekend.

The 21-year-old was instrumental in the Eagles' 5-1 win over the Whites at Elland Road, with his three assists coming for goals from Jordan Ayew, Eberechi Eze and Odsonne Edouard.

That result now means Olise's tally for the season is up to two goals and eight assists from 32 matches in all competitions, and sees Javi Gracia's side take a step backwards in their bid for Premier League survival.

READ MORE: Inside Leeds United dressing room postmortem at full-time after Crystal Palace collapse

I couldn't possibly have selected a team this week without acknowledging Crystal Palace's 5-1 victory away at Elland Road," Crooks wrote in his Team of the Week for BBC Sport.

"The standout player in this impressive display was Michael Olise. Leeds had no answer to the player's ability, balance and composure on the ball.

"However, what I find difficult about this result is that the man responsible for building this young exciting team was sacked just when Palace were about to play all the teams currently below them in the league.

"Admittedly they had struggled against the teams above them but Palace were always capable of going to Elland Road and producing a victory, even if it wasn't as impressive as this one."

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