Arsenal will take on Oliver Glasner’s side at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday in a competition Arteta hopes will end his near six-year wait for a trophy. Jesus struck a hat-trick in Arsenal’s last-eight win against Palace last season before they fell to Newcastle in the semi-finals. “Yes he is (ready to start), and you can tell,” said Arteta of the former Manchester City forward. In midfield, Declan Rice continues to impress for Arsenal and he has been hailed by Wayne Rooney as the natural successor to Harry Kane as England captain. “Obviously Harry Kane’s the captain, but he (Rice) is the future captain of England.

Source: Express December 22, 2025 12:15 UTC