How to watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace; ELF Carabao Cup broadcast

The Arsenal vs Crystal Palace match will be available on Paramount+ on Wednesday, December 18, at 2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT. From the Emirates Stadium, Mikel Arteta’s side will look to capitalize on their good form to advance to the Carabao Cup semifinals, while Crystal Palace, led by Oliver Glasner, aims to surprise after their recent improvements in the tournament. Learn how both teams arrive, their strategies, and the keys to this exciting matchup.

How Does Arsenal Arrive?

Arsenal arrives in good form, with solid results in both the Premier League and the Champions League. In their most recent league match, they drew 0-0 against Everton, a scrappy game where a lack of offensive sharpness proved decisive. However, days earlier, they achieved a commanding 3-0 victory over AS Monaco in the Champions League, showcasing absolute dominance and an effective attack that gave the opposition no breathing room.

Prior to those matches, Arsenal drew 1-1 against Fulham, a match in which they held possession but failed to convert clear chances. In their 2-0 victory over Manchester United, the team displayed balance in both defense and attack, with Odegaard’s creativity shining in midfield. Additionally, they thrashed 5-2 against West Ham, demonstrating their offensive power to break down complex matches. Arsenal heads into the Carabao Cup motivated and confident.

Arsenal’s Last 5 Matches

• December 14: Arsenal 0-0 Everton

• December 11: Arsenal 3-0 AS Monaco

• December 8: Fulham 1-1 Arsenal

• December 4: Arsenal 2-0 Manchester United

• November 30: West Ham 2-5 Arsenal

How Does Crystal Palace Arrive?

Crystal Palace heads into the quarterfinals with encouraging results that reflect an improvement in their recent performances. In their latest fixture, they defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1, a match where timely goals and a well-structured approach proved decisive. Before that, they managed a 2-2 draw against Manchester City, highlighting their ability to compete against the league’s most dominant teams.

Their 1-0 win over Ipswich in their penultimate match demonstrated their capacity to close out tight games, supported by solid defense and quick transitions to attack. In the 1-1 draw against Newcastle, Crystal Palace displayed good tactical organization but lacked the finishing touch to secure three points. They also earned a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa, a result that showcased their tenacity to maintain competitive results. These performances give hope for an upset against a formidable Arsenal side.

Crystal Palace’s Last 5 Matches

• December 15: Brighton 1-3 Crystal Palace

• December 7: Crystal Palace 2-2 Manchester City

• December 3: Ipswich 0-1 Crystal Palace

• November 30: Crystal Palace 1-1 Newcastle

• November 23: Aston Villa 2-2 Crystal Palace

Possible Lineups

Arsenal

• David Raya Martín

• Jurrien Timber

• William Saliba

• Gabriel Magalhaes

• Myles Lewis-Skelly

• Martin Odegaard

• Declan Rice

• Mikel Merino

• Bukayo Saka

• Kai Havertz

• Gabriel Martinelli

Crystal Palace

• Dean Henderson

• Trevoh Chalobah

• Maxence Lacroix

• Marc Guehi

• Daniel Munoz

• Wil Hughes

• Jefferson Lerma

• Tyrick Mitchell

• Ismaila Sarr

• Eberechi Eze

• Jean Philippe Mateta

Predictions

Odds:

• Arsenal: -240

• Draw: +370

• Crystal Palace: +650

Match Details

• Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024

• Time: 2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT

• Tournament: EFL Carabao Cup (Quarterfinals)

• Stadium: Emirates Stadium

How to Watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace LIVE

• Broadcast: Paramount+