The EFL Cup quarter-final between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, set to take place on December 18, 2024, at the Emirates Stadium, promises to be a captivating encounter. Arsenal enters the match with a strong squad despite injuries affecting several key players, including full-backs Calafiori and Zinchenko . The predicted lineup features notable talents such as Saka and Sterling, suggesting that Arsenal aims to capitalize on their home advantage against a struggling Crystal Palace side currently positioned 15th in the Premier League standings .
Can Arsenal stay on course to end their five-year trophy draught by capturing this trophy for the first time in 32 years? To get this far, the Gunners have smashed both Bolton Wanderers and Preston North End, Ethan Nwaneri on target in both rounds, leaving them one win away from only a third semi-final appearance since 2011. This tie comes just as Mikel Arteta's team are fading away from the Premier League title race, held to a drab goalless draw by Everton on Saturday, rarely looking like scoring, meaning they remain six points adrift Liverpool, having played a game more. On Saturday, Arsenal and Palace will meet again, clashing at Selhurst in the league, but the Gunners can ill-afford another disappointing result at home here, so will they reach the EFL Cup's last four?
Where to watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Arsenal possible starting lineup: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Tierney; Nwaneri, Jorginho, Merino; Saka, Jesus, Sterling
Crystal Palace possible starting lineup: Turner; Guehi, Chalobah, Lacroix; Munoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Nketiah
Crystal Palace are as well positioned to breach the Arsenal back line as most mid-table teams in the English top flight, and nearly even-money odds for them to find the net present value. The Eagles have found the net in five straight Premier League games, and even in games they don't, they get either a high shot total or a strong expected goals return.
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