Arsenal and Crystal Palace swap weekend fixtures ahead of Carabao Cup quarter final
Arsenal and Crystal Palace have secured a schedule tweak ahead of their Carabao Cup quarter final.
The cup tie is set for the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday 23 December.
They were due to meet on Sunday 21 December at 2pm GMT.
The weekend schedule runs Sunday to Saturday, so the move matters.
Arsenal at Everton and Palace at Leeds will now kick off at 8pm on Monday 22 December.
The clubs requested the Premier League adjust the fixtures to keep the cup tie intact.
The swap preserves the pace for both sides while avoiding a congested week.
Arsenal fans will hope Bukayo Saka shines under the brighter schedule.
Crystal Palace supporters can still back Eberechi Eze as they chase cup glory.
Mark your calendar for a rare two game week in London’s south.
Tickets and travel plans should reflect the new times for the two matches.
TLDR
- Weekend fixtures moved to Monday night ahead of the Carabao Cup quarter final on December 23.
- The Cup clash remains at the Emirates on December 23, with Arsenal and Palace playing on December 22.
- The changes aim to avoid congestion and keep the cup schedule intact.
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