Arsenal Survive Palace Penalty Drama to Book League Cup Semi Spot

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace League Cup penalties

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Arsenal reached the League Cup semi-finals after beating Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw. The Gunners took the lead in the 80th minute when Palace defender Maxence Lacroix scored an own goal, but captain Marc Guehi equalized in stoppage time.

Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was the hero in the shootout, saving Lacroix’s penalty to seal the win. Arsenal, who dominated possession and were denied several times by Palace keeper Walter Benitez, will now face Chelsea in the semi-finals.

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