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Thrilling Draw at Emirates Stadium: Arsenal Advances on Penalties After Dramatic Finish
London, December 23, 2025 – The Emirates Stadium witnessed an electrifying encounter between Arsenal and Crystal Palace in the League Cup quarter-finals. Dominating possession with 69%, Arsenal generated a plethora of opportunities, totaling 25 shots, although only 7 managed to trouble the opposing goalkeeper. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, retreated and sought to surprise on the counter-attack, registering 8 shots, with only one on target.
The match, which unfolded under the watchful eye of referee Stuart Attwell, remained goalless until the final minutes. In the 80th minute, an own goal by M. Lacroix gave Arsenal the lead, sparking euphoria in the home stands. However, Crystal Palace did not give up and managed to equalize in the 90th minute thanks to a goal by M. Guehi, after an assist from J. Lerma, forcing extra time.
After a goalless extra time, the fate of the match was decided in the penalty shootout. In a dramatic series of kicks, where both teams showed nerves of steel, M. Lacroix missed for Crystal Palace, while Arsenal converted all their penalties to take the victory. Arsenal remains alive in the League Cup after a memorable match.
Substitutions crystal palace: at minute 46 E. Nketiah came in and J. Devenny went out., at minute 46 J. Canvot came in and N. Clyne went out., at minute 75 C. Richards came in and W. Hughes went out., at minute 86 Y. Pino came in and C. Uche went out., at minute 90 T. Mitchell came in and B. Sosa went out.
Substitutions arsenal: at minute 59 G. Martinelli came in and L. Trossard went out., at minute 67 E. Eze came in and M. Odegaard went out., at minute 67 N. Madueke came in and B. Saka went out., at minute 86 Gabriel Jesus came in and D. Rice went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Arsenal
Titulares:
Crystal Palace
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