Arsenal edge Crystal Palace on penalties to reach League Cup semis

The Gunners looked set for victory when they took the lead in the 80th minute through an own goal by Palace defender Maxence Lacroix, who inadvertently diverted the ball into his own net under pressure.

Guéhi forces penalties with last-gasp equaliser

Crystal Palace showed resilience and determination, pushing forward until the final moments. Their persistence paid off in the 94th minute of stoppage time, when Marc Guéhi levelled the score to force the match into a penalty shootout.

Composure seals Arsenal progress

The shootout proved long and tense, with both sides converting a series of spot-kicks. Arsenal ultimately held their nerve to prevail 8–7 and secure their place in the competition's final four.

The victory underlines Arsenal’s growing confidence in domestic cup competitions, while Palace can take pride in a performance that pushed Arsenal to the limit.