Arsenal Face Crystal Palace as EFL Cup Quarter-Finals Take Centre Stage
The EFL Cup quarter-final action continues on Wednesday night as Arsenal host Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium.
TV Channel information
Arsenal’s EFL Cup quarter-final clash against Crystal Palace will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
For those looking to stream the match, live coverage will also be available via the Sky Go app for subscribers.
With their rich history, Arsenal have surprisingly lifted the League Cup just twice, with their last triumph dating back to the 1992/93 campaign.
Mikel Arteta’s side will be determined to end that drought and book their first semi-final appearance in this competition since falling to Liverpool in the 2021/22 season.
The Gunners arrive at this fixture boasting an eight-match unbeaten streak across all competitions.
Back-to-back Premier League draws have stalled their title ambitions, leaving them six points adrift of the summit after playing a game more than the league leaders.
While their form remains steady, the inability to capitalize on opportunities is a growing concern for the Arsenal faithful.
Crystal Palace appear to have turned a corner following a rocky start to their season that saw head coach Oliver Glasner come under mounting pressure.
A convincing 3-1 victory over rivals Brighton on Sunday extended the Eagles’ unbeaten run to five matches and lifted them four points clear of the Premier League relegation zone.
The win was not just crucial for their league survival but a major boost for Glasner and the Palace fanbase.
A victory at the Emirates would see Palace reach their first League Cup semi-final since 2012, when they were narrowly defeated by Cardiff City.
History favors Arsenal at home. The Gunners have not lost at the Emirates since a 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa in April.
That said, Palace have proven a tricky opponent in recent visits, avoiding defeat in three of their last five matches in North London. Arsenal’s dominant 5-0 and 4-1 wins in that period highlight their potential, but Palace’s recent resurgence adds an unpredictable edge to this contest.
With seven of the last ten meetings between these two sides in North London seeing both teams score, a competitive, high-energy encounter could be on the cards.
Arsenal’s quality and home form may prove decisive, and the Gunners will be expected to narrowly edge out their London rivals.
Mikel Arteta’s men will hope to take another step closer to silverware and end a 30-year wait for League Cup glory.
