Crystal Palace Faces Aston Villa in Carabao Cup

Crystal Palace faces a challenging matchup against Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup at Villa Park, looking to build on their recent Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Palace, having previously struggled in the league, gained confidence from their first win of the season, while Villa currently sits fourth in the league standings. Manager Oliver Glasner faces a tough decision on team selection, balancing the need for a strong performance in the cup with the upcoming Premier League fixture against Wolverhampton. Both teams are expected to rotate their squads, which could provide Palace with an opportunity to advance to the quarter-finals. The match kicks off at 7:45 PM, and a victory would significantly boost Palace's morale as they seek to distance themselves from the relegation zone. The draw for the quarter-finals will occur later that evening, following Tottenham’s match against Manchester City.