"Starting with the hosts, while Arsenal might have fallen to a last-gasp 2-1 loss away at Aston Villa earlier in the month, the Gunners have demonstrated that result was nothing more than a minor blip. Last seen over the weekend clinching a gritty 1-0 victory away at Everton, Mikel Arteta's men are leading the chase at the top of the Premier League table and are pencilled in as a standout contender to get their hands on a first domestic crown since way back in 2004."
"Likewise, not featuring since returning from November's international break, Brazilian ace Gabriel Magalhães remains on the sidelines. Converting from the spot away at Everton over the weekend and recording a fifth Premier League strike of the season, big-money summer recruit Viktor Gyokeres will hope to keep his spot leading the line. However, recently returning from a long-term knee issue, Gabriel Jesus could get some more minutes under his belt."
"Crystal Palace As for the visitors, while Crystal Palace might have embarked on a real fairytale since Oliver Glasner's arrival in south London last year, the Eagles are seeking some recent stability. Putting in a nightmare performance over the weekend as they slumped to a woeful 4-1 drumming away at relegation scrappers Leeds, the former Eintracht Frankfurt boss has seen his"
Arsenal enter the EFL Cup tie in strong form, bouncing back from a narrow loss with a 1-0 win at Everton and leading the Premier League. The side has also enjoyed a convincing European run, winning three consecutive matches by a 6-1 aggregate and suffering only one defeat since late August. Kai Havertz and Gabriel Magalhães remain sidelined with knee issues. Viktor Gyokeres converted a recent penalty and could continue leading the line, while Gabriel Jesus may be eased back into action. Crystal Palace have improved under Oliver Glasner but endured a heavy 4-1 loss to Leeds and seek stability.
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