Complaints over fixture congestion have mounted this season while the EFL says ‘to continue making endless concessions would undermine the reputation’ of the Carabao Cup

The scheduling of the game means both sides will have only one day's rest following Premier League action on December 21.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has claimed that it "doesn't make any" sense to face Everton just two days before December's EFL Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace. The Gunners were drawn against Oliver Glasner 's side after successfully negotiating a fourth-round tie against Brighton & Hove Albion last week.

Another victory here would move Arsenal closer to qualification for the knockout stage, yet the trip to Prague comes with some problems. Martin Zubimendi, who suffered a muscular problem in the 2-0 win over Burnley,

Atletico's past performances in the Champions League suggest they are no longer the sort of team who can grit and grind with Arsenal, who will back themselves to hold onto any lead in what could be a tempestuous match. Pick: Arsenal 1, Atletico Madrid 0

Arsenal have been dealt a fitness setback ahead of their Champions League clash against Slavia Prague as Viktor Gyokeres missed training following his early withdrawal against Burnley. The £55m striker,