Arsenal aims to bounce back against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after a disappointing draw in the league
London: Arsenal is eager to shake off their recent disappointment when they face Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. After a frustrating 0-0 draw with Everton, the Gunners are looking to regain their momentum.
They missed a chance to gain ground in the Premier League, especially with Liverpool dropping points too. Now, Mikel Arteta is focused on getting his team back to Wembley. Winning a domestic cup could really lift the spirits this season.
On the flip side, Crystal Palace is riding high after a solid 3-1 victory over Brighton. They’ve been finding their groove lately, which makes this match even more interesting.
The game kicks off at 7:30 PM GMT on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Emirates Stadium. If you want to catch the action, it’ll be on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Plus, you can stream it live on the Sky Go app.
In terms of team news, Arsenal might see Declan Rice back in action, despite his recent knock. However, they’ll be missing a few key players like Zinchenko and White. Palace, on the other hand, will be without Wharton and Franca, and Holding is still being assessed.
As for predictions, Arsenal is favored to win, but it all depends on the lineup Arteta chooses. Many are thinking a close 2-1 victory for the Gunners could be on the cards.
Historically, Arsenal has had the upper hand in their matchups, with 33 wins compared to Palace’s 6. The odds are leaning towards Arsenal at 6/10, while Palace sits at 9/2. It’s shaping up to be an exciting clash!