Arsenal take on the visitors Crystal Palace in the quarterfinal match of English Football League Cup. The match will be played on Wednesday, December 18th at Emirates Stadium (London).
Arsenal are trying to reclaim top spot. The "Gunners" under Mikel Arteta have experienced ups and downs, but their recent progress is undeniable, as evidenced by last season's performances. They finally returned to the Champions League, topping their group, though they were later knocked out by their familiar nemesis, Bayern Munich. Simultaneously, Arsenal pushed Manchester City for the Premier League title until the final matchday, but they fell short by just a couple of points. This season, Arsenal started strongly but hit a rough patch in autumn, earning only two points from four Premier League matches, which forced Zinchenko and company to play catch-up. However, following the international break, the London giants have found their form again. They defeated Nottingham Forest, West Ham, and Manchester United (2-0) domestically, while thrashing Sporting Lisbon 5-1 away. But inconsistency persists: after a draw with Fulham and a 3-0 victory over Monaco, they failed to score against Everton in their last outing. The "Gunners" have been formidable at the Emirates, but their recent inability to break down defensive setups (e.g., against Fulham and Everton) is worth noting.
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Crystal Palace made a surprising managerial change last season, citing Roy Hodgson's health concerns, replacing him mid-season with Oliver Glasner. The Austrian adapted quickly to English football, guiding Palace to a top-10 finish. However, this campaign has been a step back, as the club finds itself closer to the relegation zone. Wins remain scarce, but Palace has become harder to beat. Aside from a 0-2 loss to Fulham, the "Eagles" have managed to defeat Tottenham and draw against Wolverhampton. They followed that up with a victory over Ipswich and shared points with Aston Villa, Newcastle, and even Manchester City. Impressively, they also overcame Brighton with a convincing 3-1 win. Palace has recently proven tough to beat, even against stronger teams.
Arsenal has dominated recent meetings, winning the last four encounters while conceding only once during that stretch. Arsenal is the clear favorite, but their strength might be slightly overestimated. A safer bet could be on Crystal Palace to win with a "+1.5 goals" handicap.
Prediction for the match: Crystal Palace to win with +1.5 handicap.
