US EditionArsenal Oppose Palace Request to Reschedule League Cup Tie
Arsenal cites fixture congestion and fairness concerns to reject Crystal Palace’s request to move the League Cup quarterfinal from December 16 to 23, amid a tight schedule.
- Later this year, Arsenal opposed Crystal Palace's request to reschedule their League Cup quarterfinal, with Arteta stating `I don't think that's fair, because we have other competitions as well we have to try to accommodate.`
- Crystal Palace proposed Dec. 23 as an alternative after Christmas Eve was ruled out following talks with the Metropolitan Police and Transport for London and argued both sides needed equal recovery time before the quarterfinal.
- The tie is set for Dec. 16, part of a gruelling run of four games in eight days for Crystal Palace Football Club, facing Manchester City on Dec. 14 and KuPS on Dec. 18 while Arsenal Football Club host Wolverhampton Wanderers on December 13.
- The English Football League has yet to issue an official ruling, and both Arsenal Football Club and Crystal Palace face uncertain outcomes as fixture congestion raises welfare concerns, with Arteta cautioning about fairness.
- Wider context shows December typically packs at least seven Premier League games, raising concerns about player-welfare and overwork amid European competition, with examples like Martin Ødegaard's injuries.
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Arsenal opposes Crystal Palace request to reschedule League Cup quarterfinal
Arsenal has opposed Crystal Palace’s request to reschedule their League Cup quarterfinal to December 23, with manager Mikel Arteta saying it would be unfair for both teams to play twice in barely 48 hours.
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(Reuters) -Arsenal have opposed Crystal Palace's request to reschedule their League Cup quarter-final to December 23, with manager Mikel Arteta saying it would be unfair for both teams to play twice in barely 48 hours. Read full story
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Arsenal oppose Palace request to reschedule League Cup tie
Arsenal have opposed Crystal Palace's request to reschedule their League Cup quarter-final to December 23, with manager Mikel Arteta saying it would be unfair for both teams to play twice in barely 48 hours.The match is now set for December 16, part of a gruelling run of four games in eight days, with Palace
Fixture Frenzy: Arsenal Opposes Holiday Rescheduling | Sports-Games
Arsenal rejected Crystal Palace's request to move their League Cup quarter-final to December 23. This decision keeps the match on December 16, amidst a hectic schedule of games for Palace. The clubs discussed alternatives, with transportation and fairness concerns influencing options.
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