Arsenal host Palace in Carabao Cup London derby
Arsenal face Crystal Palace in a Carabao Cup tie on Tuesday night, with a place in the latter stages of the competition at stake. The all-London clash will be played at the Emirates Stadium, where Mikel Arteta’s side look to build momentum in domestic cup action amid a busy winter schedule.
The Gunners are expected to rotate but still field a strong XI, blending regular starters with squad players eager to impress. Palace arrive aiming to cause an upset, having shown resilience in recent outings and a willingness to play on the counter against possession-heavy opponents.
“We want to be competitive in every competition,” Arteta said ahead of kick-off, stressing the importance of focus regardless of changes. Palace manager Oliver Glasner added, “These games are about belief and execution. We know what we need to do.” A former Arsenal player turned pundit noted that “depth could decide this tie if the tempo stays high.”
With local bragging rights and cup progress on the line, the fixture promises intensity, as both sides chase a strong run in the Carabao Cup.