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Crystal Palace Faces Grueling Four-Match Schedule in Eight Days

10/31/2025

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Crystal Palace will play four matches in eight days following their Carabao Cup quarter-final draw against Arsenal.
They will face Arsenal on December 16, host Manchester City on December 14, play KuPS in the UEFA Conference League on December 18, and travel to Leeds United on December 21.
The English Football League is considering scheduling options, but no midweek slots are available before Christmas.
Manager Oliver Glasner is concerned about player welfare and squad depth amid this congested fixture list.

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Crystal Palace will play four matches in eight days following their Carabao Cup quarter-final draw against Arsenal.
They will face Arsenal on December 16, host Manchester City on December 14, play KuPS in the UEFA Conference League on December 18, and travel to Leeds United on December 21.
The English Football League is considering scheduling options, but no midweek slots are available before Christmas.
Manager Oliver Glasner is concerned about player welfare and squad depth amid this congested fixture list.