The upcoming Carabao Cup quarter-final match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace is set to take place on Tuesday, December 23. The fixture will kick off at 8 PM local time at the Emirates Stadium. Fans can catch the live broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports and ITV.
Path to the Quarter-Finals
Both teams have made impressive runs to reach this stage. Arsenal advanced by defeating Port Vale and Brighton & Hove Albion, each with a score of 2-0. Crystal Palace, managed by Oliver Glasner, overcame Millwall in a penalty shootout and secured a stunning 3-0 victory against last season’s finalists, Liverpool, at Anfield.
Historical Context
This match will mark the sixth meeting between Arsenal and Crystal Palace in the League Cup. Historical records show Arsenal’s mixed results against the Eagles. In 1970, Arsenal lost to Palace 2-0 on aggregate. However, they triumphed in the semi-finals during their last League Cup victory in 1993, winning 5-1 on aggregate.
In the previous season, Arsenal faced Crystal Palace at the same stage of the competition. A remarkable hat-trick from Gabriel Jesus allowed Arsenal to move on to the semi-finals. Recent encounters include an Arsenal victory just eight days ago in the Premier League, where Ebere Eze scored the winning goal against his former club.
Tickets and Further Information
Details regarding ticket availability for the upcoming match will be released in due course. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for updates.
Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Matchups
- Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace
- Cardiff City vs. Chelsea
- Manchester City vs. Brentford
- Newcastle United vs. Fulham
Make sure to mark your calendars for this exciting quarter-final showdown at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal aims to continue their journey in the Carabao Cup.
