Arsenal are in need of a positive result and performance to lift the mood as they host Crystal Palace in a Carabao Cup quarter-final clash tonight. Back-to-back draws against Fulham and Everton have further stalled the Gunners’ Premier League title bid, and it is put added pressure on delivering success in the cups.
Mikel Arteta was keen on Tuesday to point out he has won three trophies as Arsenal boss, including two Community Shields, but there is increased scrutiny on the Spaniard to bring more success to the club, five years into his reign. It remains to be seen how much Arteta rotates tonight, with the likes of Raheem Sterling and Ethan Nwaneri pushing to start.
Palace are on a five-match unbeaten run and come into this game on a high after an impressive win over rivals Brighton last time out. Victory tonight would match their best-ever run in this competition. This is the first of two matches in the space of a few days between these sides, with Arsenal travelling to Selhurst Park in the league this weekend. Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog below, featuring expert analysis from Simon Collings and Dom Smith at the ground!
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace latest news
Kick-off: 7:30pm GMT | Emirates Stadium
How to watch: Sky Sports
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Arsenal team news
Myles Lewis-Skelly could tonight start his third game in a row.
The 18-year-old has started the last two games, against Monaco and Everton, at left-back in the absence of Oleksandr Zinchenko and Riccardo Calafiori.
Calafiori and Zinchenko are still out, so Lewis-Skelly could get the nod again - unless Jurrien Timber is shifted over from right-back.
David Raya is expected to start in goal as Neto, who is on loan from Bournemouth, is cup-tied.
Jakub Kiwior could get a start in the heart of defence, with Gabriel only just back from a muscle injury.
Ethan Nwaneri, who has scored three goals in the Carabao Cup this season, is likely to come into the midfield. Mikel Merino and Jorginho could partner him, with the latter an option to captain the side if Martin Odegaard is rested.
In attack, Arteta faces a dilemma as to whether he plays Bukayo Saka or not. Raheem Sterling will hope to get a start after being given the nod in the last two rounds.
Predicted Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Nwaneri, Jorginho, Merino; Saka, Havertz, Sterling
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How to watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage starts at 7pm GMT ahead of a 7.30pm kick-off.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action right here with us! Simon Collings and Dom Smith will provide expert analysis from the ground.
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Good evening!
Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Arsenal vs Crystal Palace!
The London clubs meet in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup - a place at Wembley is not far away.
Arsenal are need of a positive night to lift the mood and it’s not a great time to face Palace, who have found some form in recent weeks.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news ahead of kick-off, which comes at 7:30pm GMT from the Emirates Stadium!
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