Mikel Arteta has lamented the fixture calendar as Arsenal and Crystal Palace continue talks over when to play their Carabao Cup quarter-final.

"We're still only in October. We just have to keep working, keep winning games, keep building momentum and see where it leaves us towards the back end of the season." Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze were among the players brought in to try to get Arsenal over the line in 2025-26.

Sky Sports have made a concerted effort in recent years to broadcast as many Carabao Cup ties as possible, and Arsenal’s fourth-round tie with Brighton will be shown on Sky Sports+ on Wednesday night. You can also listen on the radio via TalkSport.

Mikel Arteta has suggested Martin Ødegaard, Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke could all return for Arsenal's north London derby clash against Tottenham on November 23.

The taker is the most important player in the set-piece routine, and Mikel Arteta's side now have several strong options to choose from

Arsenal extended their unbeaten run to 11 games in all competitions thanks to goals from Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri, as they beat Brighton 2-0 to reach the quarterfinals of the League Cup on Wednesday.

Max Dowman's first start for Arsenal was further reward for his progress this season. The 15-year-old was one of Arsenal's most dangerous players on the senior team's pre-season tour of Asia, winning penalties against Newcastle and Villarreal,

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has suggested the Gunners could welcome Noni Madueke, Martin Ødegaard and Kai Havertz back from injury after the November international break.