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JUST IN: ARSENAL BEAT PALACE ON PENALTIES TO SET UP CHELSEA SEMI-FINAL CLASH NOW
Kepa Arrizabalaga becomes the hero as Arsenal overcome a Lacroix own goal to win an epic shootout.
After another crazy night—own goal, goalkeeping brilliance, and penalty drama—Arsenal squeezed into the Carabao Cup semi-final against Chelsea.
Kepa Arrizabalaga’s save against Maxence Lacroix sealed the deal after 15 successful penalties, adding insult to injury for the Palace defender.
Arsenal thought they’d won it late when Lacroix accidentally turned the ball into his own net while trying to defend a chaotic corner.
That's the third straight own goal by Arteta’s team at home, after two from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Prem.
Palace's goalie, Walter Benitez, was amazing, so it felt like it would take something wild or a total fluke to beat him.
It turned out to be a fluke in the 80th minute, but Oliver Glanser’s team doesn't quit. They showed some real grit to grab an equalizer in the fifth minute of added time.
The Gunners celebrated after a nail-biting shootout came down to one miss. Arsenal advanced on their home field but had to fight hard against Oliver Glasner's team.
Marc Guehi poked the ball past Kepa after Jefferson Lerma headed down Adam Wharton’s free kick. Even though Palace dug in, they still lost.
Arsenal last won this trophy in 1993. Since then, this competition has mostly been a way to give backup players some playtime. But Arteta’s current squad is so deep that even those fringe players are looking sharp.
Noni Madueke started on the right wing instead of Bukayo Saka. He was in on goal within three minutes, after winning the ball from a Palace throw and bursting forward.
His shot went straight at Benitez, who was the only starter in Oliver Glasner’s lineup.
Benitez then denied Madueke before a brilliant save, another great save from Gabriel Jesus's header, smothering the rebound to boot. All that in the first 25!
It's been a tough week for Glasner's team, and it showed. This was their fourth game in 10 days, and they were struggling with injuries; as a result, their performance suffered. Apart from the keeper switch, they fielded their strongest possible lineup.
Lacroix’s own goal put Arsenal ahead, and his night got worse at the end.
They sat back and looked for counterattacking chances. They almost caught Arsenal’s shaky defence early when Tyrick Mitchell dashed down the left and fired a shot, but it flew over the bar.
Arsenal controlled the first half. They didn’t get Eberechi Eze involved as much as they would have liked, but he caused problems out wide.
Madueke looked sharp on the right. Gabriel Martinelli gave Jaydee Canvot a hard time. Canvot, a 19-year-old centre half by trade, looked lost trying to contain Martinelli.
Benitez made another save from Madueke before halftime, and Jurrien Timber sent a free header over the bar from 10 yards. Despite Arsenal's pressure, Palace reached halftime without letting in a goal, and Glasner made changes.
Canvot subbed off for Nathaniel Clyne, and Justin Devenny replaced Eddie Nketiah. This added some running power.
Palace looked better right away. Lerma headed wide, and Guehi miscued a shot. Wharton had more impact in midfield.
Wharton fired one past the post from 25 yards. It equalled out. Arteta responded by bringing on Leonardo Trossard for Martinelli. (Martinelli took a knock when his knees collided with Canvot’s at the end of the first half.)
Martinelli played in the second half, but he wasn't moving as freely, and the experience of Clyne gave him a harder time. Soon, Saka and Martin Odegaard joined from the bench. Eze, who scored the only goal vs. Palace in the Prem in October, and Madueke came off.
The game shifted in Arsenal’s favour again. They pinned Palace back, and Jesus headed wide after a hat trick against Palace at this stage of the Carabao Cup last season.
Palace were unlucky when they lost Chris Richards in the closing stages. As Richards was being stretchered around the edge of the pitch, Jesus fired another shot over the bar.
Glasner made even changes, with Lerma dropping into the right of the back three and Will Hughes moving into midfield.
After the first-half onslaught, Benitez was protected well until Trossard and Mikel Merino combined to give Jesus another chance.
Benitez pushed his shot over but couldn’t stop the resulting corner. Saka took it. Riccardo Calafiori headed the ball; Timber shot the blocked ball that hit Lacroix's foot and went into the net.
Arsenal thought they’d won it, but it was just the beginning. Then came Guehi’s leveller and the penalties. More pain for Lacroix. Joy for Kepa.
THE NEXT STAR: WHY ARSENAL BELIEVE ANTONIO NUSA IS THEIR ULTIMATE ATTACKING SPARK
Arsenal lead the race for Antonio Nusa! Read about the €60m valuation and why Liverpool and Man Utd are also tracking the winger.
Arsenal have had their eye on Antonio Nusa for a while now, gearing up for a big summer as they look to beef up the squad. Nusa, the Norwegian forward lighting up the Bundesliga, has turned into one of the league’s most exciting attackers lately. Rumours are flying that he’s ready for a new challenge once the season wraps up.
Playing for RB Leipzig, Nusa keeps delivering quick, creative, and always a threat up front. He’s become a huge part of Leipzig’s attack, and clubs all over Europe are taking notice. Arsenal’s scouts haven’t missed a beat, tracking his progress and weighing up whether he’s the spark their attack needs.
Liverpool isn’t sitting this one out either. They already checked in on Nusa during the last transfer window, after missing out on Antoine Semenyo. So, Arsenal won’t be alone once the season ends; expect some serious competition from their Premier League rivals, which just makes the whole thing trickier.
Lately, Arsenal has stepped up its scouting. Fussball Daten says Nusa is now one of their main targets, and they’ve sent multiple scouts to keep tabs on him. This isn’t just a passing interest; they’re serious about landing a top attacking talent.
Leipzig, for their part, seems to know what’s coming. They’re bracing themselves for offers and are likely to set a firm asking price for Nusa. That should give Arsenal and Liverpool a better sense of what it’ll take to get a deal done.
Nusa won’t come cheap. He’s young, talented, and keeps getting better in Germany, so Leipzig will want a big fee. Still, both Arsenal and Liverpool have shown they’re willing to spend to get the right player. Money probably won’t be the thing that stops them.
If Nusa keeps playing the way he has been, Arsenal and Liverpool look ready to match Leipzig’s demands and go all-in for one of their top summer targets.
ARSENAL INJURY UPDATE: SALIBA FACES FITNESS TEST WHILE MIKEL MERINO UNDERGOES MAJOR SURGERY
Arsenal face an injury crisis! Read the latest on William Saliba’s illness, Kai Havertz’s muscle injury, and Mikel Merino’s surgery.
Arsenal are heading into a packed stretch of games, and injuries are starting to pile up. Fans are on edge, waiting to hear what’s happening with William Saliba and Kai Havertz. There’s an FA Cup clash with Wigan coming up, plus some huge Premier League matches, so Mikel Arteta has his hands full trying to keep the squad sharp and the momentum going.
That 1-1 draw at Brentford helped settle things a bit, especially with Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard all back in the lineup. Their return lifted the mood, but there’s still a lot of uncertainty around a few players who could make or break Arsenal’s short-term hopes.
Let’s start with Saliba. He’s a rock in the back line, and his absence at Brentford was obvious, even though Cristhian Mosquera stepped up. Saliba trained earlier in the week, but illness kept him out of the game. Now, everyone’s hoping he’ll be fit for the FA Cup tie, especially with the north London derby against Spurs right after. Arteta knows that a steady defence is everything when the season gets tough, and Saliba’s calmness on the ball is now a big part of how Arsenal builds up play. If he’s back in time, it’s a big boost heading into a run of games that could shape the rest of their season.
Then there’s Havertz. He’d just started finding his rhythm again after dealing with a knee problem, only to pick up another setback – a muscle injury this time. He hasn’t played since the opening-day win over Manchester United, and now it looks like he’ll miss more games. Havertz brings a lot of flexibility up front, and he’s great at pulling defenders around. Losing him, especially when there’s a derby and a busy league schedule, means Arteta has to shuffle his attack. Right now, it looks like Havertz will sit out against Wigan, Wolves, and Spurs, with a possible return against Chelsea in early March. Getting him fit again is going to be key if Arsenal want to keep scoring goals.
Midfield depth has taken a hit, too, with Mikel Merino out after foot surgery. Arsenal confirmed he’s sidelined for a while, and Arteta opened up about just how tricky this injury is.
“There’s uncertainty because the recovery time isn’t well understood, as there’s no history of this type of injury. It’s a stress fracture, not the toes; it’s deeper than that. It’s not something that’s well documented, so there’s a lot of doubt about his recovery.”
Arteta added, “Doctors were really happy. But with bone healing, you need patience. We’re talking months three, four, maybe five. We just don’t know yet.”
Basically, Arsenal are bracing for a long wait with Merino.
There’s at least one bright spot: Max Dowman is almost ready to come back after his ankle injury. The 16-year-old has been out for two months, but he’s getting close. Arteta kept it simple before the Brentford match: “He’s doing really well, about a week away.” If Dowman makes it back in time for the Tottenham game, he could give the team a much-needed jolt during a tough stretch.
With Saliba’s fitness still up in the air and Havertz sidelined again, Arsenal’s depth is about to get a real test. The next few weeks will show just how well Arteta can keep things on track while juggling injuries and trying to stay in the hunt on all fronts.
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