"The Gunners" Arsenal won a penalty shootout against Crystal Palace after a thrilling 90-minute draw to advance to the English League Cup semifinals.
In the 2025-26 English League Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday, 23 Dec 2025 GMT+7, "The Gunners" Arsenal hosted "The Eagles" Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium.
The first half was intense, with both teams creating chances, but it ended goalless at 0-0.
In the second half, at the 80th minute, Arsenal took the lead 1-0 from a right-side corner. Bukayo Saka delivered the ball into the box; Riccardo Calafiori's header was blocked, Timber's follow-up was also denied by a defender, and the ball bounced into Maxence Lacroix of Palace who inadvertently scored an own goal.
In injury time at 90+5 minutes, Crystal Palace equalized 1-1. Adam Wharton crossed to the far post where Lemar headed the ball inside for Marc Guehi to calmly finish with a close-range shot.
After 90 minutes ended 1-1, the winner was decided by a penalty shootout. Arsenal converted more spot-kicks, winning 8-7, and advanced to the semifinals to face Chelsea.