Arsenal hope to move Everton fixture after Palace match set for 23 December

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Arsenal's Premier League game against Everton has become entangled in the Carabao Cup quarter-final showdown with Crystal Palace, as the competition's scheduling continues to raise eyebrows.

The EFL Cup's expanded European schedule is under fire from both Arsenal and Crystal Palace, who claim it undermines the reputation of the competition. The EFL confirmed that the match, originally set for December 16, has been pushed back a week due to the European commitments of both teams.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his concerns about the packed schedule, stating that it is "partly to blame" for their current situation. He fears that the team's players will be stretched too thin, particularly with seven key attackers missing from their squad, including striker Viktor Gyökeres who suffered a muscle injury in their last match against Burnley.

Arteta believes that the club's European commitments are exacerbating the problem and is keen to see the Premier League fixture rescheduled. The EFL has declined to comment on Arsenal's request, but Arteta emphasizes that it is essential to prioritize player welfare and avoid overloading teams with too many matches in a short period.

The situation highlights the challenges faced by clubs juggling European commitments with domestic competitions, particularly in the context of an expanded schedule. With both teams facing two matches within three days, it remains to be seen how Arsenal will cope with the disruption caused by their Premier League fixture being tied to the Carabao Cup quarter-final showdown.
 
I'm really worried about my favorite team, Arsenal 🤕. They're already struggling with injuries and now this? It's just too much, you know? I mean, seven key attackers missing is a huge blow. And it's not just that, the scheduling is all messed up. The Carabao Cup quarter-final is important, but so is the Premier League match. Can't they just reschedule one of them already? 🤯 It's not fair to the players, they're going to be exhausted. I hope Mikel Arteta gets his way and something changes soon 💪.
 
Ugh, can't believe the EFL is still pushing clubs around like this 🤯! I mean, I get it, having more European matches can be cool and all, but at what cost? Arsenal's squad is already super thin without Gyökeres and now they have to deal with a packed schedule? It's just not fair ⚽️. And let's be real, who's the EFL really looking out for here? The fans or the clubs themselves? 🤑 I'd love to see them prioritize player welfare and reschedule some of these matches already! 👏
 
Ugh I feel so bad for Arsenal's players... they're already dealing with Viktor Gyökeres' injury and now they gotta play a Premier League match, like, just when they're trying to recover? 🤕 And it's not just that, the whole Carabao Cup thing is making them go back and forth between two important tournaments. It's like, can't we just have one or the other? 🙄 Arteta's got a point about prioritizing player welfare, teams need time to rest and recover so they don't get all burned out...
 
OMG 🤯 u gotta feel 4 arsenal rn... they're getting hammered in the CL & now this 🚫 carabao cup is causing chaos... mikel arteta is literally saying that their players r getting burned out from playing too many matches & he's right! 😩 who cares about the euros when u got players gettin injured left & right? 💔 they need to prioritize player welfare over the competitions! 🤝
 
Ugh this is getting out of hand 🤯. They're basically playing them on 1 week's rest? That's just not fair, especially with all these injuries piling up 😩. Arteta's got a point, it's all about player welfare and not overloading teams. Can't they just get their acts together and reschedule the fixture already 🙄? The EFL needs to step in here and do something before this gets even more chaotic 💥.
 
🤔 the EFL needs to rethink their whole scheduling thing its like they want teams to bleed out from too many games 😩

arteta's right btw player welfare is key and you cant just throw teams into a schedule without considering the consequences 🙏

arsenal's got a tough road ahead of them with all these matches coming up back-to-back-to-back 💪 but i got faith in emile smith Rowe to step up and lead the team to victory 👊
 
The scheduling of the EFL Cup is getting out of hand 🤯. It's one thing to have a European competition like the Champions League, but this expanded schedule just seems too much for clubs to handle. I mean, 7 key attackers missing from Arsenal's squad? That's not just overloading teams, that's basically asking them to run on empty 💨.

And what's the point of having a Carabao Cup quarter-final showdown that's tied to a Premier League fixture? It's like they're trying to make it harder for clubs to compete. I get that there's money involved and all that jazz, but at the end of the day, you have to prioritize player welfare and fair play 🙏.

It's just common sense, you know? If Arsenal can't beat Everton on their own merits, why should we care about a game that's been tied to another competition? Let's not forget, this is supposed to be about football, not some money-making circus 🎪.
 
This scheduling stuff is getting out of hand 🙄... Can't the EFL just plan ahead and not mess up the competition's timing? It's like they're playing a game of dominoes, where one match gets pushed back and another falls into place, causing more problems down the line 🤯. And what's with the 'partly to blame' comment from Arteta? Shouldn't it be the EFL who takes responsibility for this mess? The players are getting hurt, the team is struggling... it's not just about Arsenal or Crystal Palace - it's about fairness and common sense 🙏. It's a classic case of too many cooks spoiling the broth 🔪.
 
I'm so done with these scheduling issues 🤯👎! It's like they're trying to burn out teams for no reason at all 🚒💨. I mean, come on, can't we just give our players a break? They're already working their butts off in Europe and then they gotta deal with another match in three days? 😩 Arsenal's got some serious concerns right there and I don't blame them one bit 🤗. We need to prioritize player welfare over the competition for once 👏. It's just not fair to them or to us as fans 🙅‍♂️. Let's hope the EFL listens and reschedules this thing ASAP ⏰!
 
🤔 the EFL needs to rethink its scheduling or risk burnout 🏥 every team is complaining about this issue and it's only a matter of time before someone gets hurt 👊
 
Ugh, can't believe they're still messing around with the Carabao Cup schedule 🤦‍♂️. I mean, I get it, more games means more cash, but at what cost? Clubs are already struggling to keep their players healthy and now we're adding extra matches on top of that? It's just not fair ⚽️. And Arteta's right, the EFL is basically doing what they want anyway 🙄. I'd love to see a simpler schedule for once. Less games in December would be a great start 🎉. How about we prioritize player welfare over profit for a change? 🤝
 
ugh this is getting crazy 🤯! i mean i get that clubs wanna make money from european competitions but can't they just reschedule already? it's not like the carabao cup is more important than premier league lol... and what about player welfare?? we all know mikel arteta is right, these guys are stretched thin as it is. seven key attackers missing? that's a huge blow 🤕 and then you add in another match and i just don't see how arsenal can perform at their best. it's not just the players who will suffer, but also the fans who deserve better than to watch their team struggle due to poor scheduling 😩
 
ugh I'm so done with this league's scheduling 🤯! can't we just get a decent break for once?! it's already bad enough when teams have 2 matches in like 3 days, but now it's even worse with these cup competitions getting tangled up with the premier league games. poor arteta is stressing about his players being stretched thin 💔 Viktor Gyökeres' injury is just the cherry on top 🍒 of all this chaos. can't the efl just chill and give some teams a break?! 😩
 
OMG, can't believe they're making them play on the same day 🤯! It's like, prioritizing the cup over the league, you know? 😒 #EFLCup #PremierLeague #PlayerWelfare

Arteta's right, though - it is crazy to have so many matches in such a short span of time. I mean, we're talking about international breaks and all that... 🕰️ It's like they want the teams to be exhausted before the final 🏆 #FIFAInternationalBreaks #SchedulingBlues

And can someone please explain why the EFL won't comment on this? 😐 It's not like they're asking for much, just a few rescheduled matches to prevent overloading... 🤷‍♂️ #CommunicationIsKey #EFLCupFrenzy
 
🤦‍♂️ I mean, come on... a week's delay for a Carabao Cup match? It's like they're trying to make us suffer or something 😩. My mates and I would've loved to watch that one live back in the day 📺. The scheduling just doesn't add up, does it? It's like they're prioritizing Europe over the league. I get it, we want to be competitive, but not at the cost of player welfare, right? ⚽️ It's a mess, if you ask me... and with seven key players missing for Arsenal, that's just gonna make things worse 🤕. Can't they reschedule the Premier League fixture instead? ⏰ That'd be a better solution in my book 🙌.
 
"Managers are like coaches on a sinking ship, they're the ones who have to make the toughest decisions... and that's exactly what Arteta is doing here 🤯"
 
Ugh 🤕 I feel for Arteta, man... he's already dealing with a ton of injuries and now this? It's like the scheduling is against him 😩. Can't we just have a decent break between competitions without all these extra games cluttering up the calendar? 💔 I get that the Carabao Cup has to happen, but can't they find a way to accommodate both teams? 🤷‍♂️ It's not like Arsenal is trying to be lazy or anything... they just want their players to have a chance to recover and perform at their best. ⚽️ Come on, EFL, step in here and help us out! 👊
 
ugh I feel like these clubs r getting played 🙄... the EFL is all about dat money from sponsorships & TV rights, but are they thinking bout the actual teams on the pitch? it's one thing 2 have a packed schedule, but it's another to expect teams 2 perform at their best with key players missing... and now Arsenal has 2 deal wit the added stress of not knowing if they'll even make it 2 the Premier League 🤯... can't we just have a stable schedule for once? 😩
 
I'm so done with these EFL scheduling shenanigans 🤯! It's like they're putting profits over player welfare and club reputations 😒. I mean, come on, can't we just have a decent winter break without having to juggle multiple competitions? The packed schedule is already taking a toll on teams, and now they're trying to squeeze in more matches? It's unsustainable 🤦‍♂️.

And let's be real, the Carabao Cup quarter-final showdowns are basically becoming the de facto European competition for lower-tier teams. I mean, who thought it was a good idea to schedule these games during peak winter season when players should be resting and recovering? It's like the EFL is trying to create a mini-World Cup for English football 🏆.

I'm all for Arsenal getting their Premier League fixture rescheduled, though. Arteta's right on the money – player welfare has gotta take priority over competition schedules. We need more balance and less chaos in our domestic leagues 😊.
 
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