The scheduling of the game means both sides will have only one day's rest following Premier League action on December 21.

How Arsenal have used their full-backs this season has been hugely important in their rise to the top of the Premier League table. The Opta visual below shows both Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber ranking among the side's most attacking players,

Actual football fans in stadiums love a long throw, a set-piece and a punt downfield. Do not listen to the snobs.

I think the first half was one of the best that we've played,” said Mikel Arteta of a display of dominant relentlessness

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is training at former club Arsenal as he attempts to regain fitness and find a new club. The ex-England and Liverpool midfielder, 32, has been a free agent since leaving Turkish side Besiktas in August.

Mikel Arteta believes Declan Rice is becoming a “total player” - and it is hard to argue with the Arsenal boss. Rice ran the show on Saturday as Arsenal beat Burnley 2-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points.

Mikel Arteta hopes Arsenal’s Premier League game with Everton will be moved after their Carabao Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace was scheduled for two days after it. It was announced on Monday that Arsenal will host Palace on December 23, just 48 hours after the Gunners travel to Everton.