Breaking: London Face-off! Arsenal vs Crystal Palace in EFL Cup Quarter-finals; Gunners & Eagles Lineups Predicted

In a thrilling London derby, Arsenal crosses swords with Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium, securing a spot in the EFL Cup semi-finals against Chelsea. With the Gunners narrowly edging Everton 1-0 in the league and Palace suffering a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Leeds United, both teams make crucial changes to their squads. Arsenal is without Gabriel Magalhaes, Max Dowman, and Ben White due to injuries, while Palace misses key players like Ismaila Sarr (AFCON) and Cheick Doucoure. Sports Mole predicts the Gunners’ lineup to feature Edu’s son and Jesus, with Palace fighting back with Uche and Pino upfront.

London Derby in the EFL Cup: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace in Tonight’s Quarter-final

Two Londinium Giants clamp in the EFL Cup Quarter-finals

The stage is set for a thrilling London derby in the EFL Cup as Arsenal host Crystal Palace in the quarter-final clash at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening.

The Gunners and the Eagles are set to battle it out for a place in the semi-finals, where they will face off against Chelsea.

Arsenal Seek to Capitalise on Weekend Success

Arsenal enters the game brimming with confidence having eked out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Everton in their last Premier League encounter.

The winning goal was scored by Gabriel Jesus from the penalty spot, taking the Gunners back to the top of the Premier League table.

Team News: Arsenal

The Gunners will be without the services of several key players due to injuries:

• Max Dowman (ankle)
• Gabriel Magalhaes (thigh)
• Kai Havertz (knee)
• Cristhian Mosquera (ankle)
• Ben White (hamstring)

Sports Mole predicts Arsenal’s starting XI to be: Kepa; Nichols, Saliba, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly; Eze, Norgaard, Merino; Madueke, Jesus, Martinelli

Crystal Palace Looking to Bounce Back from Leeds United Defeat

Crystal Palace, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from their 4-1 defeat to Leeds United in their last game.

The Eagles were roundly Outplayed by the newly promoted side, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring a brace for Leeds.

Team News: Crystal Palace

The Eagles have their share of injury woes as well:

• Ismaila Sarr (AFCON)
• Daniel Munoz (knee)
• Daichi Kamada (thigh)
• Rio Cardines (muscle)
• Cheick Doucoure (knee)
• Caleb Kporha (back)
• Chadi Riad (knee)

Sports Mole predicts Crystal Palace’s starting XI to be: Benitez; Richards, Guehi, Canvot; Clyne, Lerma, Wharton, Sosa; Pino, Devenny; Uche

Did You Know?

The last time these two sides met in the EFL Cup was in 2012-13, with Arsenal prevailing 2-0 at the Emirates.

FAQ

When was the last time Crystal Palace won at the Emirates?

Crystal Palace last won at the Emirates in a Premier League match in 2017, with a 3-0 victory.

What is Crystal Palace’s best run in the EFL Cup?

Crystal Palace’s best run in the EFL Cup was reaching the semi-finals in 2015-16, losing to Manchester United on penalties.

Pro Tips for Enjoying Tonight’s Clash

Buckle up for a high-octane, end-to-end London derby. Expect plenty of action and potential upsets!

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