{"id":34468,"date":"2025-12-22T12:12:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T17:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/22\/soccer-showdown-arsenal-eyes-efl-cup-glory-in-quarter-finals-clash-with-crystal-palace-as-afcon-thrills-continue\/"},"modified":"2025-12-22T12:12:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T17:12:40","slug":"soccer-showdown-arsenal-eyes-efl-cup-glory-in-quarter-finals-clash-with-crystal-palace-as-afcon-thrills-continue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/22\/soccer-showdown-arsenal-eyes-efl-cup-glory-in-quarter-finals-clash-with-crystal-palace-as-afcon-thrills-continue\/","title":{"rendered":"Soccer Showdown: Arsenal Eyes EFL Cup Glory in Quarter-Finals Clash with Crystal Palace as AFCON Thrills Continue"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/22\/soccer-showdown-arsenal-eyes-efl-cup-glory-in-quarter-finals-clash-with-crystal-palace-as-afcon-thrills-continue\/#%F0%9F%93%BA_Soccer_Lineup\" >\ud83d\udcfa Soccer Lineup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/22\/soccer-showdown-arsenal-eyes-efl-cup-glory-in-quarter-finals-clash-with-crystal-palace-as-afcon-thrills-continue\/#Chelseas_Next_Opponent_in_the_Semi-Finals\" >Chelsea&#8217;s Next Opponent in the Semi-Finals?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/22\/soccer-showdown-arsenal-eyes-efl-cup-glory-in-quarter-finals-clash-with-crystal-palace-as-afcon-thrills-continue\/#CBS_Sports_Golazo_Network_Updates\" >CBS Sports Golazo Network Updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/22\/soccer-showdown-arsenal-eyes-efl-cup-glory-in-quarter-finals-clash-with-crystal-palace-as-afcon-thrills-continue\/#%F0%9F%93%BA_How_to_Watch\" >\ud83d\udcfa How to Watch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sportshub.cbsistatic.com\/i\/2025\/12\/19\/cc99f9ed-1474-49b6-9089-43101ca62ba3\/carabo-cup-hq-slate-1920x1080-v4.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Holiday Matches\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Hello! The festive season is here, bringing plenty of soccer action with it. Matches kick off in Morocco for the African Cup of Nations, while Italy\u2019s top two teams prepare to face off in Saudi Arabia, alongside EFL Cup quarter-finals in England at the start of the week. I&#8217;m Pardeep Khatley.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%BA_Soccer_Lineup\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcfa Soccer Lineup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>Times are in US\/East<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, December 22nd<\/strong><br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 AFCON: Mali vs. Zambia at 9 AM \u27a1\ufe0f beIN Sports<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 AFCON: South Africa vs. Angola at 12 PM \u27a1\ufe0f beIN Sports<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 Italian Super Cup: Napoli vs. Bologna at 2 PM \u27a1\ufe0f Paramount+, CBS Sports Network<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 AFCON: Egypt vs. Zimbabwe at 3 PM \u27a1\ufe0f beIN Sports<br \/>\n\ud83c\udff4 EPL: Fulham vs. Nottingham Forest at 3 PM \u27a1\ufe0f USA Network  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, December 23rd<\/strong><br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 AFCON: Democratic Republic of Congo vs. Benin at 7:30 AM \u27a1\ufe0f beIN Sports<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 AFCON: Senegal vs. Botswana at 10 AM \u27a1\ufe0f beIN Sports<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 AFCON: Nigeria vs. Tanzania at 12:30 PM \u27a1\ufe0f beIN Sports<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 AFCON: Tunisia vs. Uganda at 3 PM \u27a1\ufe0f beIN Sports  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, December 24th<\/strong><br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 AFCON: Burkina Faso vs. Equatorial Guinea at 7:30 AM \u27a1\ufe0f beIN Sports<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 AFCON: Algeria vs. Sudan at 10 AM \u27a1\ufe0f beIN Sports<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 AFCON: Ivory Coast vs. Mozambique at 12:30 PM \u27a1\ufe0f beIN Sports<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 AFCON: Cameroon vs. Gabon at 3 PM \u27a1\ufe0f beIN Sports  <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chelseas_Next_Opponent_in_the_Semi-Finals\"><\/span>Chelsea&#8217;s Next Opponent in the Semi-Finals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CBS_Sports_Golazo_Network_Updates\"><\/span>CBS Sports Golazo Network Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u2600\ufe0f <strong>Morning Footy<\/strong> (Weekdays from 8 AM to 10 AM): Tune in to the Golazo Network for highlights, interviews, and the latest soccer news to kickstart your day. This show is also available as a podcast, so you won\u2019t miss a moment.<\/p>\n<p>3\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>Attacking Third<\/strong> (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday): This podcast, focusing on women&#8217;s soccer, is now a live studio show. As the NWSL season returns, our coverage of women&#8217;s soccer is stronger than ever, with analysis on the USWNT and NWSL, plus a live stream on YouTube every Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>\u26bd <strong>Call Me Whatever You Like<\/strong> (Tuesday and Thursday): Join Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davis, and Tony Meola as they discuss all things USMNT and the evolving landscape of soccer in preparation for the 2026 World Cup. Watch live episodes each Tuesday and Thursday at 10 AM ET on the Golazo America YouTube channel. <\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\udd45 <strong>Scoreline<\/strong> (Daily): Your go-to source for up-to-date news and results, Scoreline offers highlights from major soccer competitions and essential goals from that day&#8217;s matches. It premieres daily starting Thursday.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%BA_How_to_Watch\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcfa <strong>How to Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The CBS Sports Golazo Network is a free, 24\/7 channel providing extensive coverage of top soccer events globally. You can stream it for free on the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and Paramount+.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> As the holiday season unfolds, the influx of exciting soccer matches provides a perfect escape for fans. The prominence of tournaments like AFCON and important club matches highlights the growing global appeal of soccer, promising thrilling moments that cement the sport&#8217;s cultural significance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello! The festive season is here, bringing plenty of soccer action with it. Matches kick off in Morocco for the African Cup of Nations, while Italy\u2019s top two teams prepare to face off in Saudi Arabia, alongside EFL Cup quarter-finals in England at the start of the week. I&#8217;m Pardeep Khatley. \ud83d\udcfa Soccer Lineup Times [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":34469,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[7685,44,891,5195,90,913,1095,34,40,1573,46,91,1588,1098,45,5029],"class_list":{"0":"post-34468","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football","8":"tag-afcon","9":"tag-arsenal","10":"tag-clash","11":"tag-continue","12":"tag-crystal","13":"tag-cup","14":"tag-efl","15":"tag-eyes","16":"tag-football","17":"tag-glory","18":"tag-news","19":"tag-palace","20":"tag-quarterfinals","21":"tag-showdown","22":"tag-soccer","23":"tag-thrills"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34468","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34468"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34468\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34469"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34468"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34468"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34468"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}