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Arsenal edge past Palace on penalties with Arrizabalaga the decisive figure
Arsenal progressed to the Carabao Cup semi-finals after Kepa Arrizabalaga saved the decisive penalty, edging Crystal Palace 8-7 in a dramatic shootout.
A dramatic Carabao Cup quarter final saw advance after a tense penalty shootout win over . Arsenal dominated the first half but were repeatedly denied by Palace goalkeeper Walter Benítez. An own goal by Maxence Lacroix appeared to seal the contest before a stoppage time equaliser from Marc Guéhi forced penalties. After 15 flawless spot kicks, goalkeeper saved Lacroix’s effort to send Arsenal through, leaving Palace narrowly beaten despite a resilient display.