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EFL Sets Arsenal–Crystal Palace Carabao Cup Quarter-Final for 23 December

The switch, driven by Palace’s Conference League schedule, has led Arsenal to seek a new date for their 21 December trip to Everton.

Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Final - Manchester United v Newcastle United - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - February 26, 2023 Carabao Cup trophy on display before the match REUTERS/Hannah McKay
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Overview

  • Kick-off is 20:00 GMT at the Emirates Stadium, with live coverage in the UK on Sky Sports and ITV.
  • The tie was moved from the mid-December window to avoid Palace facing four matches in eight to nine days.
  • Both clubs now have only one full day of recovery between their Premier League fixtures on 21 December and the quarter-final.
  • The EFL blamed expanded European competitions and exclusive match nights for unavoidable clashes and warned repeated changes risk undermining the League Cup.
  • Arsenal opposed the change and Mikel Arteta has asked the Premier League to move the Everton match, while the league has not commented and other quarter-finals remain on 16–17 December.