Arsenal hosts Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday night at the Emirates, with the winner facing Chelsea in the semi-finals per last week's draw. The Gunners target a third semi appearance in five years and stand to gain from Palace's injury woes, including international call-ups and fitness issues. Both sides follow recent Premier League results: Arsenal's 1-0 win over Everton and Palace's loss at Leeds.
Arsenal welcome Crystal Palace to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday for a pivotal Carabao Cup quarter-final, with the victor advancing to face Chelsea in the semi-finals following the draw on December 17.
The Gunners, last finalists in 2018, seek a third semi-final in five years. Palace, managed by Oliver Glasner, reached this stage but grapples with a growing injury list and quick turnaround challenges.
Key Palace absences include Ismaila Sarr, sidelined for Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations opener against Botswana. Defender Daniel Munoz requires knee surgery, out until late January; Glasner noted: "It's bad news. We will miss Dani for a few weeks... The prognosis is four to six weeks." Striker Jean-Philippe Mateta's knee concern clouds his status after an early substitution vs Leeds, while midfielder Daichi Kamada recovers from a severe hamstring injury.
Arsenal also battles injuries to defenders Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White, and Gabriel. Recent form: Arsenal prevailed 1-0 at Everton via Viktor Gyokores' penalty, Palace fell at Leeds.
Palace's cup pedigree shines—they lifted the FA Cup last season—but they've exited here against Arsenal previously and last hit semis in 2012.
