Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal will face Crystal Palace on Wednesday evening in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, aiming to maintain their recent form and progress further in their quest for silverware this season.

Currently in strong contention for the Premier League title and the UEFA Champions League, the Gunners will hope to bolster their momentum after a goalless draw against Everton at the Emirates in the league. Beating Palace will secure a semi-final spot and strengthen their bid for domestic success.

Predicted Line-up:With Neto unavailable, David Raya is expected to start in goal. Jurrien Timber should retain his position at right-back, while Myles Lewis-Skelly will likely cover the left flank with Oleksandr Zinchenko and Riccardo Calafiori sidelined. William Saliba and Gabriel are set to form the center-back duo.

In midfield, Declan Rice might remain on the bench due to injury concerns, leaving Ethan Nwaneri, Jorginho, and Mikel Merino to start. Nwaneri, the 17-year-old talent with four goals this season, continues to impress Arteta.

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.