Arsenal handed Carabao Cup boost as Crystal Palace suffer injury crisis

Arsenal will host Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday night, with the Gunners aiming to reach the semi-finals of the competition for the third time in five years

Arsenal could be in for a stroke of luck ahead of their Carabao Cup quarter-final clash against Crystal Palace, as the Eagles grapple with a growing injury list.

The Gunners are set to welcome Oliver Glasner’s squad to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night, with a coveted semi-final spot at stake. Arsenal have made it to the semi-finals twice in the past five years, but haven’t tasted the final since 2018.

By contrast, Palace had a triumphant run in the FA Cup last season, lifting the trophy, but their Carabao Cup journey has been less fruitful. They were shown the exit door at this stage last season by none other than Arsenal and haven’t seen the semi-finals since 2012.

Both teams were in Premier League action on Saturday night, with Arsenal scraping a 1-0 victory at Everton thanks to a Viktor Gyokeres penalty, while Palace suffered a defeat at Leeds United.

The quick turnaround to Tuesday’s match will be a challenge for both sides, but particularly for Palace who are dealing with an escalating injury crisis. The defeat at Elland Road was just the first blow for Glasner this weekend, with potential squad availability issues adding to his woes, reports Football London.

To add to Palace’s troubles, they’ll be without Ismalia Sarr due to his commitments at the Africa Cup of Nations. He and his Senegal team will kick off their campaign against Botswana on Tuesday.