Eze's goal against his former club, more threat from set pieces, and Arsenal remain top. We break down the talking points from north London

Palace had hoped to move the contest at the Emirates. Speaking on Friday, Oliver Glasner said he was “really upset” by the schedule, pointing out that it would be dangerous for his players to hold so many matches in such a short space of time.

William Saliba, Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Martinelli all had various complaints after Sunday’s victory.

The playmaker returns to his former school to talk to pupils about chess and Sunday's game against Crystal Palace

Arsenal have posted an incredible record in English football that only Manchester United can claim to have emulated. The Gunners have become famed for their defensive resilience down the years, dating back to First Division title-winning days of George Graham.

Three dates are being discussed for the quarter-final between Arsenal and Palace, which are December 16, December 23 or Christmas Eve. It is understood that Arsenal’s preference would be for the match at the Emirates Stadium to take place on December 16.

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.

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