Image credit: Getty images.
Arsenal duo Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka made an immediate impact off the bench as we came from behind to defeat Crystal Palace 3-2 and advance to the Carabao Cup semi-finals, thanks to our hat-trick hero Gabriel Jesus.
Buy Arsenal's 2025–26 Home Kit through the ArsenalTalks Shop
Click this link to buy the new 2025–26 Arsenal home kit through our ArsenalTalks Shop.
Arsenal secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-final at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess.
Jean-Philippe Mateta gave Crystal Palace the lead in the fourth minute with a powerful finish after outmuscling Jakub Kiwior. Arsenal struggled to find their rhythm initially but responded strongly in the second half.
Gabriel Jesus was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick to lead Arsenal to victory. He first equalized with a cool lob over Dean Henderson early in the second half. His second goal came from a brilliant through ball by Martin Odegaard, and he completed his hat-trick with a composed finish after a quick counter-attack.
Crystal Palace fought back valiantly, with Eddie Nketiah scoring a late goal to make it 3-2. However, Arsenal held on to secure their place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
The match was a testament to Arsenal’s resilience and determination, with Jesus’ performance standing out as the highlight of the night.
GIPHY App Key not set. Please check settings