Arsenal will face Everton on December 21, while Crystal Palace will play Leeds on the same day.

The teams have asked the Premier League to reschedule their fixtures to reduce the physical toll on their players.

Both Mikel Arteta and Oliver Glasner have expressed concerns about the fixture congestion, citing the need to prioritize player welfare.

Arteta and Glasner have requested that their respective Premier League matches be moved to accommodate the Carabao Cup tie, which would give their players an extra day of rest.

Arteta expressed hope that the Premier League would agree to move the Everton match, stating that playing two days after the Carabao Cup tie "doesn't make any sense."