Arsenal Faces Major Fixture Clash on December 18
- Arsenal's men's and women's teams are scheduled for matches on the same night at Emirates Stadium.
- The men's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace conflicts with the women's Champions League match against Bayern Munich.
- Arsenal is collaborating with UEFA to resolve the scheduling conflict and further announcements will follow.
Arsenal is currently addressing a scheduling conflict that has both their men’s and women’s teams slated for matches at Emirates Stadium on December 18. The women's team is set to host Bayern Munich in a crucial Champions League match, while the men’s team will play a Carabao Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace on the same evening. The scheduling was complicated by Tottenham Hotspur's home match against Manchester United the day after, which prevents both London clubs from playing at home simultaneously due to policing rules. The women's team has planned several matches at Emirates Stadium for the current season, reflecting their growing prominence since the 2021-22 season. Currently, the women's side must also consider the logistical challenge of finding another venue, such as Meadow Park, which presents its own scheduling conflicts. Arsenal is in discussions with UEFA to navigate these complexities and ensure a resolution, as both matches hold significant importance for the respective teams leading into their winter breaks.