Arsenal are aiming to secure a spot in the Carabao Cup semi-finals for the second consecutive season as they face off against Crystal Palace in the last eight. The Gunners come into the match on a high, having secured three back-to-back victories over Everton, Wolves and Club Brugge. Mikel Arteta's side also triumphed over Palace in the Premier League in October, clinching a narrow victory courtesy of a goal from ex-Eagles star Eberechi Eze.
In contrast, Palace have been going through a rough patch. The team from south London have let in nine goals in their last three matches, suffering heavy losses to Manchester City and Leeds United. They were also held to an unsatisfactory draw by KuPS, marking a tough few weeks.
Here are all the details you need to know, including TV and live stream information - and how to watch the action free of charge...
When is Arsenal vs Crystal Palace?
Arsenal will take on Crystal Palace in the League Cup quarter-finals at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, 23 December. The match is set to kick off at 8pm UK time.
How can I watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace for free?
UK viewers can catch the match live on ITV1, which is free to air. The game will also be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, although a Sky Sports subscription is needed for these channels.
Free live streaming will be available on ITVX, allowing fans to keep up with the action online without any charges.
Arsenal team news
Arsenal will be missing Max Dowman (ankle), Gabriel Magalhaes (thigh), Kai Havertz (knee), Cristhian Mosquera (ankle) and Ben White (hamstring) for the foreseeable future.
Squad rotation is anticipated, with Declan Rice - who has been a near-constant presence this season - likely to be given a break. Gabriel Jesus could also be set to lead the attack in place of Viktor Gyokeres, while several young players are expected to make the squad.
Crystal Palace team news
Crystal Palace are feeling the impact of losing Africa Cup of Nations participant Ismaila Sarr, as well as key right-back Daniel Munoz and midfield mainstay Daichi Kamada, who are both out with knee and thigh injuries respectively.
The Eagles will also be without Rio Cardines (muscle), Cheick Doucoure (knee), Caleb Kporha (back) and Chadi Riad (knee). There are additional worries about Jean-Philippe Mateta, with Palace likely to handle the striker cautiously as he recovers from a knee problem.
Head to head
Arsenal have an impressive recent record against Crystal Palace, having secured seven victories in their last eight encounters, including a thrilling 3-2 win in the previous season's League Cup quarter-final.
The Gunners have also recorded several resounding victories over the Eagles in recent years, with results such as a 5-1 win in December 2024, a 5-0 thrashing in January 2024 and a 4-1 victory in March 2023.
Palace's latest triumph in this fixture was in April 2022, when they secured a 3-0 victory over Arsenal. In total, the Eagles have only managed to clinch two wins in their last 15 clashes with the north Londoners.