Mikel Arteta believes strikes could be a possibility if worries about players’ welfare are not considered (John Walton/PA)
Mikel Arteta believes strikes could be a possibility if worries about players’ welfare are not considered (John Walton/PA) (PA Wire)
Arsenal and Crystal Palace are in disagreement over the rescheduling of their Carabao Cup quarter-final match.
Palace seeks to move the December 16 fixture due to a congested schedule that would see them play three games in five days.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta stated that rescheduling would not be "fair," as clubs were aware of their competition commitments from the season's start.
Arteta emphasised that player welfare and supporter considerations should be the guiding principles for all fixture decisions.
Arsenal, who are currently leading the Premier League, secured their place in the quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Brighton.