The rise & fall of Málaga CF

It's official: Kylian Mbappe has made Real Madrid worse

Slot is no Rodgers: Liverpool SHOULD bench stars vs Madrid

bet365 bonus code 365GOAL: Get Free Bet Credits for Football in November 2024

RANKED: Every UCL-winning team of the 21st century

'Rooney should NEVER be employed again' after 6-1 loss

'It bloody hurts' - Ex-Liverpool striker Owen admits he now 'avoids' Anfield

Musk applauds Ronaldo brace after Al-Nassr's 'big win'

Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

CR7 replies to Musk on X 👀

What are City doing?! Defensive horror-show ruins Haaland's night

Guardiola reveals bonkers reasoning behind scratched face

Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Crystal Palace to face Arsenal on December 18</li><li>Women's team also playing at the same time in UWCL</li><li>Fans angered after women's fixture was relocated</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n">Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

'Joke' - Arsenal women fans left fuming as Bayern Munich Champions League showdown is moved from Emirates Stadium amid clash with men's Crystal Palace Carabao Cup tie

Carabao Cup

Arsenal

Crystal Palace

Women's Champions League

Arsenal Women

Bayern Munich

The Carabao Cup clash, pitting Mikel Arteta's Arsenal against Palace’s Oliver Glasner-led team, is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. on December 18 at the Emirates. This <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-gunners-carabao-cup-clash-crystal-palace-women-emirates/bltf2771b8720d43457" target="_blank">creates a conflict with the UWCL match</a> between Arsenal Women and Bayern Munich, which was slated to start later that same evening. Given the need to accommodate both matches and the limited time for stadium preparations, Arsenal’s women’s team may need to relocate to Meadow Park - which does not meet UEFA's standard requirements to host a continental fixture.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The change has left several Arsenal fans angry and they vented their disgust on social media.An Arsenal fan, <a href="https://x.com/puckinghell_/status/1854210510062841973" target="_blank">@puckinghell_</a>, wrote: "This is a joke, means Arsenal WFC v. Bayern, a *champions league* fixture that's been in the diary for months is being moved last minute for a carabao cup match 🫠."While, <a href="https://x.com/arsenaljoe_/status/1854209640134811650" target="_blank">@arsenaljoe_,</a> said: "Really disappointing that the women’s game against Bayern has been shifted for this."<a href="https://x.com/catsfootball_/status/1854210088355119528" target="_blank">@catsfootball_</a> tweeted: "The EFL Cup against Palace having more power than the women’s champions league game against Bayern is crazy btw."Another fan, <a href="https://x.com/br14njk/status/1854213845356630169" target="_blank">@br14njk</a>, wrote: "One Club….? I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed 😔."Whereas,<a href="https://x.com/awfcdreamer/status/1854214397331169561" target="_blank"> @awfcdreamer</a> wrote: "NICE so you're just going to kick the women out of the ems when tickets have been on sale for months."<a href="https://x.com/reveaIism/status/1854211221802582425" target="_blank">@reveaIism</a> was also disgusted and wrote: "I kind of heavily dislike the fact that the women's UCL match is getting f*cked for this. I know this was a logistical nightmare and someone was gonna get the short end of the stick i'm just annoyed that the match scheduled first is getting moved."While <a href="https://x.com/ems_022/status/1854213595204403366" target="_blank">@ems_022</a> wrote: "Champions League game was scheduled first and in general should simply take priority. MP doesn't meet UEFA requirements and it is also the last group game, so I'm pretty sure it has to be played at the same time as the other Group C game. How is that going to work? JOKE."

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

Arsenal have responded quickly to the scheduling dilemma, issuing a statement to reassure fans and clarify their next steps.It read: "The EFL have confirmed the date for our Carabao Cup quarter-final tie against Crystal Palace. The Eagles will head to Emirates Stadium in the last eight of the competition on Wednesday, December 18, with kick-off at 7.30 pm. We are liaising with UEFA, and further details regarding our UEFA Women’s Champions League match against Bayern Munich will be announced in due course."

WHAT ARSENAL SAID

This UWCL fixture is crucial for Arsenal Women, marking their last Group C match, with significant stakes attached as they aim to progress to the knockout stages. Both teams previously faced each other in their opening group game, where the German outfit came out on top with a decisive 5-2 victory.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Arsenal Women host Brighton in the WSL next on Friday evening, followed by a tough away fixture against Juventus in the Champions League on November 12. Meanwhile, Arteta's men will lock horns against Inter at San Siro on Wednesday evening.

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

'Joke' - Arsenal women fans left fuming as Bayern Munich Champions League showdown is moved from Emirates Stadium amid clash with men's Crystal Palace Carabao Cup tie | Goal.com UK

Arsenal fans were left fuming as UWCL fixture against Bayern Munich was booted out of Emirates Stadium to make way for men&apos;s Carabao Cup tie.

&apos;Joke&apos; - Arsenal women fans left fuming as Bayern Munich Champions League showdown is moved from Emirates Stadium amid clash with men&apos;s Crystal Palace Carabao Cup tie