After a pair of frustrating Premier League draws that saw Arsenal lose the chance to gain ground in the title race, Mikel Arteta’s side will need to regroup quickly for their Carabao Cup quarter-final clash against Crystal Palace.
Despite recent setbacks, the Gunners are riding an eight-match unbeaten streak, which should provide a solid foundation as they look to secure a semi-final spot in this competition for the first time since the 2020/21 campaign.
Arsenal’s struggles in the League Cup are well-documented, with their last triumph in the tournament dating all the way back to 1992/93. While they’ve enjoyed enormous success in the FA Cup during that time, winning it eight times since their last League Cup victory, this particular trophy has eluded them. Now, with a 15-match unbeaten run at home across all competitions, the Gunners appear well-placed to change that narrative. Adding to their confidence is their dominance in recent London derbies at the Emirates, which includes a pair of emphatic 5-0 victories.
Crystal Palace, however, arrive with plenty of belief and momentum of their own. They’ve already pulled off a major upset by knocking out Aston Villa, a side competing in the Champions League, earlier in the tournament. Their 3-1 victory over Brighton on Sunday also eased relegation fears and allowed them to focus on this quarter-final showdown. For Palace, this is a rare opportunity—they haven’t reached the final eight of this competition since their semi-final run in 2011/12.
That semi-final remains one of Palace’s best-ever League Cup campaigns, and their recent away form suggests they could pose a serious challenge. The Eagles have avoided defeat in seven of their last nine away fixtures, a stretch that includes some impressive performances. However, the weight of history looms large, as they have failed to win any of their last 11 away London derbies against Premier League opponents. Breaking that trend against a strong Arsenal side would be no small feat.
The spotlight will undoubtedly fall on Arsenal’s young sensation Ethan Nwaneri. The 17-year-old has already scored three goals in the competition, each one crucial in extending Arsenal’s lead during their previous matches. His performances underline the strength of Arsenal’s youth system and could be pivotal once again. For Crystal Palace, Eberechi Eze has been a standout player. With three goals and two assists in the League Cup so far, Eze is enjoying his most productive season in domestic cup competitions and will likely be at the heart of Palace’s attacking efforts.
History, though, isn’t kind to Palace in these fixtures. They’ve conceded at least two goals in seven of their last eight away matches against Arsenal, a statistic that underscores the difficulty of this challenge. Yet, with confidence high and a place in the semi-finals at stake, Palace will be eager to defy the odds and make a statement.
This promises to be an intriguing clash between two sides with very different histories in this competition. Arsenal, with their eye on a long-overdue piece of silverware, will look to use their home advantage and superior form. Palace, on the other hand, come in as underdogs with nothing to lose—a dangerous combination for any opponent. The stage is set for a classic cup tie.
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