Arsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace: Player Ratings

Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Gabriel Jesus’ hat-trick secured Arsenal’s place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

The Gunners fell behind early when Jean-Philippe Mateta capitalized on a mistake by Jakub Kiwior. Arsenal lacked energy in the first half but improved significantly after introducing some of their key players.

Substitutes Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka provided assists for Gabriel Jesus, who scored his first goals at the Emirates in 2024, netting a hat-trick in the second half.

It was also a night for out-of-form strikers to shine, with Eddie Nketiah coming off the bench to score a late goal, making the scoreline close. Ultimately, Arsenal held on to secure their place in the semi-finals.

Here’s a look at how each player performed on the night:

David Raya (GK) – 6/10
Raya had a quiet night after conceding an early goal. He made a few high claims but was largely untested.

Thomas Partey (RB) – 5/10
Partey struggled in an unfamiliar right-back role, failing to make a significant impact.

Jurrien Timber (CB) – 6.4/10
Solid but unspectacular, Timber did his job without much fuss.

Jakub Kiwior (CB) – 6/10
Kiwior’s early mistake led to Palace’s opening goal, but he recovered somewhat as the game progressed.

Kieran Tierney (LB) – 7.3/10
Tierney was energetic and reliable, making his first start since August 2023.

Ethan Nwaneri (CM) – 5.7/10*
A quiet game for the youngster, who struggled to impose himself.

Jorginho (CM) – 7/10
Jorginho was composed and effective in midfield, distributing the ball well.

Mikel Merino (CM) – 7/10
Merino put in a solid shift, contributing both defensively and offensively.

Raheem Sterling (RW) – 6/10
Sterling was lively and created several chances, though he couldn’t find the net.

Gabriel Jesus (ST) – 9.6/10
The star of the night, Jesus scored a hat-trick to lead Arsenal to victory.

Leandro Trossard (LW) – 7.5/10
Trossard was a constant threat down the left, linking up well with his teammates.

SUBSTITUTES

Martin Odegaard (46′ for Nwaneri) – 8.5/10
Odegaard changed the game with his creativity and vision, assisting Jesus’ first goal.

William Saliba (46′ for Partey) – 6.7/10
Saliba added stability to the defense after coming on.

Myles Lewis-Skelly (69′ for Tierney) – 6.2/10
A decent cameo from the youngster.

Bukayo Saka (70′ for Sterling) – 7.2/10
Saka provided the assist for Jesus’ second goal and added energy to the attack.

Gabriel (87′ for Kiwior) – N/A
Came on too late to make an impact.

Arsenal’s victory sees them advance to the Carabao Cup semi-finals, with Gabriel Jesus’ hat-trick being the standout performance of the night.