The English Football League criticises the "undermining" of the EFL Cup after it is forced to compromise on the date of Crystal Palace's quarter-final.

The League Cup is being undermined by fixture congestion due to expanded European cup competition, the English Football League said on Monday after confirming Crystal Palace's quarter-final with Arsenal on December 23.

Arsenal's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace has been rescheduled by the EFL during the incredibly busy pre-Christmas period, leaving neither side happy

ARSENAL have been handed a date for their Carabao Cup tie with Crystal Palace, and its not one fans are happy with. The Gunners will play two games in three days, after their preference of hosting

Arsenal’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace will take place just two days before Christmas. The last eight tie has been scheduled for a week after the rest of the

Here’s how to watch the EFL Cup match on TV and live stream, as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

LONDON -- If Arsenal are going to hang around in the EFL Cup, this is the way to do it. No key men were risked, squad players got much-needed reps and Hale End's finest made the right impression. That all this came with a berth in the quarterfinals of this competition makes it that fraction better.

Palace are set to host Manchester City in the Premier League on 14 December, play KuPS at Selhurst Park in the Conference League on 18 December and travel to Leeds United in the Premier League on 21 December. BBC Sport has been told by sources that the dates under discussion are 16 and 23 December, with Christmas Eve also an option.

Palace face Arsenal in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, but there are scheduling issues with both clubs in European competition.

Hey there! EFL Cup action ramps up on Wednesday as several Premier League heavy-hitters target a spot in the quarterfinals, while the U.S. women's national team wrap up their international break with a friendly against New Zealand.

The League Cup is being undermined by fixture congestion due to expanded European cup competition, the English Football League said on Monday after confirming Crystal Palace's quarter-final with Arsenal on December 23.