Arsenal and Crystal Palace are set to be without several key players due to injuries when they face off in the Carabao Cup tonight. The Gunners welcome the Eagles to the Emirates Stadium for a quarter-final showdown, with both teams vying for a spot in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
A victory for Mikel Arteta's squad would set up a semi-final clash against Chelsea, which is scheduled to take place over two legs in the New Year. Coming off a 1-0 win against Everton in the Premier League at the weekend, Arsenal are expected to receive at least one fitness boost ahead of the match.
However, both the Gunners and Palace are still grappling with several injury issues that will inevitably sideline some players for the cup tie. Kai Havertz has given Arsenal a lift in recent days, but doubts linger over the German international's availability as the match looms.
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