Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: EFL Cup TV channel, live stream details, team news and more

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Arsenal are back in action in midweek when they take on Crystal Palace in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup.

In recent weeks, the Gunners have struggled to take advantage of opportunities presented to them in the league, ramping up the pressure on Mikel Arteta to deliver silverware.

The manager could relieve just a little bit of that when the EFL Cup quarter-finals roll around, offering a chance to reach the final four of the competition.

There is a challenge for Arsenal in having to overcome Crystal Palace though, with the Eagles showing plenty of quality in recent matches.

So with that said, here’s a look at everything you need to know ahead of Arsenal vs Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup quarter-finals.

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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace kick-off time and date

Arsenal play host to Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, December 18, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30pm (GMT).

The Gunners will be looking to book themselves in the final four, which could see them up against some other big teams.

What TV channel is Arsenal vs Crystal Palace on?

All the action from Arsenal’s clash with Crystal Palace will be available on Sky Sports, though a valid subscription is required to watch the match.

A Sky subscription package or NowTV day pass grants access to the build-up, action and reaction from the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace live stream

A live stream for the match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace will be available on Sky Go, which is the platform for all live content on Sky Sports.

The Sky Go app will require a login and a valid subscription to the service, which will give access to the content on a smartphone or computer device.

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Arsenal team news and injury latest

Mikel Arteta is battling with a few Arsenal injury issues heading into the clash with Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup.

Declan Rice is an injury worry, with the midfielder asking to be taken off early against Everton last time out.

On top of that, Riccardo Calafiori and Oleksandr Zinchenko are doubtful, while Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are long-term absences.

In good news, Gabriel Magalhaes made his return from injury last time out, which should see him back in action once again.

Crystal Palace team news and injury updates

Crystal Palace may have a few injury absences, with four players missing out through injuries over the coming week.

Chadi Riad, Adam Wharton, Matheus Franca and Joel Ward are all expected to miss out due to bigger injury concerns.

Daniel Munoz is suspended through a yellow card ban, while Rob Holding has been excluded from the squad in recent months.