Arsenal and Crystal Palace will clash in an enticing EFL Cup quarter-final at the Emirates Stadium this week, with both London clubs aiming to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
Arsenal have displayed some promising cup form, while Palace come into this fixture buoyed by recent strong performances in the Premier League.
The Gunners, under Mikel Arteta, are likely to rotate their squad due to their recent fixture congestion.
Meanwhile, Oliver Glasner's Crystal Palace side have shown a willingness to put out their strongest XI in the EFL Cup, making for a competitive affair.
Arsenal Team News
Mikel Arteta will likely make changes to keep his side fresh, especially with Declan Rice carrying a slight niggle. This rotation should give opportunities to fringe players and younger talents.
In defence, Jakub Kiwior may get a start alongside William Saliba, with Kieran Tierney likely filling in at left-back due to injury concerns over Oleksandr Zinchenko.
Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain unavailable due to knee issues, so Arteta may give Myles Lewis-Skelly another run-out or experiment with a different backline combination.
In midfield, Jorginho should take up a deeper role, supported by Ethan Nwaneri and possibly Raheem Sterling. Martin Ødegaard may get a rest after being substituted in the last match against Everton. Up front, Gabriel Jesus is expected to lead the line, flanked by Bukayo Saka and another rotation option.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup to face Palace
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Tierney; Nwaneri, Jorginho, Merino; Saka, Jesus, Sterling
Here is how the side last lined up
Crystal Palace Team News
Oliver Glasner's Crystal Palace side will likely feature a strong lineup as they aim to progress in the competition. Daniel Muñoz, despite his upcoming league suspension, will be available and could start at right-back.
Marc Guéhi, Trevoh Chalobah and Lacroix should form the central defensive three, while Tyrick Mitchell continues on the left flank. Goalkeeper Matt Turner, formerly of Arsenal, is expected to get the nod between the sticks.
In midfield, Palace could see Will Hughes and Jefferson Lerma operating in central roles, with Eberechi Eze and Ismaïla Sarr on the wings poised to trouble Arsenal’s defence with their pace and dribbling abilities.
Eddie Nketiah, another ex-Gunner, may lead the attack to give Mateta a break before the weekend's game, again against the Gunners.
Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup to face Arsenal
Turner; Guehi, Chalobah, Lacroix; Munoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Nketiah
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