Arsenal will be looking to put their recent Premier League frustrations behind them as they host Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-final. Mikel Arteta’s men have drawn their last two league matches, missing the chance to gain ground in the title race. However, they will be confident of reaching their first semi-final in this competition since 2020/21.
The Gunners at the Emirates Stadium are on an eight-match unbeaten run, with five wins and three draws in that period. They have also been imperious at home, with a 15-game unbeaten run in all competitions. Two of their last three home London derbies have ended in 5-0 wins, including a thrashing of Palace earlier this season.
Palace, on the other hand, will be looking to cause an upset and reach the semi-finals of the competition for the first time since 2011/12. They have already knocked out Aston Villa on their way to the quarter-finals and will be boosted by their 3-1 win over Brighton on Sunday. The Eagles have been in good form away from home, with seven unbeaten games in their last nine on the road.
Despite their good form, Palace have a poor record in away London derbies against Premier League opponents, failing to win any of their last 11 matches. They will need to overcome this hoodoo if they are to progress to the semi-finals.
Arsenal will be looking to their young stars to make an impact in the match. 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri has already scored three goals in the competition this season and will be looking to add to his tally. Palace’s Eberechi Eze has also been in good form in the Carabao Cup, with three goals and two assists in the competition this season.
The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to progress to the semi-finals. Arsenal will be favorites to win, but Palace have already shown that they can cause an upset in the competition. The Carabao Cup has provided a welcome distraction for both teams from their Premier League campaigns, and they will be looking to make the most of the opportunity to win some silverware.
