Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are set to clash with Crystal Palace on Wednesday evening in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, determined to extend their strong form and take another step toward securing silverware this season.

Currently vying for the Premier League title and UEFA Champions League glory, the Gunners aim to regain momentum after a goalless league draw against Everton at the Emirates. A win over Crystal Palace would secure a Carabao Cup semi-final berth, boosting their pursuit of domestic silverware.

Predicted Line-up:

With Neto sidelined, David Raya is likely to start between the posts. Jurrien Timber is expected to hold the right-back spot, while Myles Lewis-Skelly may fill in at left-back due to injuries to Oleksandr Zinchenko and Riccardo Calafiori. William Saliba and Gabriel are set to anchor the central defense.

In midfield, Declan Rice might remain benched as a precaution, paving the way for Ethan Nwaneri, Jorginho, and Mikel Merino. Nwaneri, the 17-year-old rising star with four goals this season, continues to catch Arteta’s eye.

Bukayo Saka, in exceptional form with nine goals and 12 assists this season, will feature on the right wing. Gabriel Jesus is expected to lead the attack, while Raheem Sterling could once again start on the left after impressing in the previous Carabao Cup ties.

Predicted XI (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Nwaneri, Jorginho, Merino; Saka, Jesus, Sterling.