- Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace 3-2 in the Carabao Cup, advancing to the semi-finals
- Gabriel Jesus scored a hat-trick for Arsenal, leading the team to a comeback victory
- The win extends Arsenal’s winning streak against Crystal Palace to five consecutive matches
- The two teams will face each other again in three days in a Premier League clash at Selhurst Park
Key Takeaways:
Arsenal advanced to the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace in a London derby. Gabriel Jesus was the star of the match, scoring a hat-trick for the Gunners. Despite a poor first half, Arsenal raised their game in the second half to complete a comeback. Crystal Palace managed to score another goal late in the game through former Arsenal player Eddie Nketiah, but it was too little, too late to earn the Eagles a draw.
🔴⚪️🇧🇷 Arteta supported and backed him… Gabriel Jesus scores an hat-trick for the Gunners tonight.
Back at it. ✨ pic.twitter.com/OgzCp0otHm
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 18, 2024
This victory extends Arsenal’s winning streak against Crystal Palace to five consecutive matches, with an aggregate scoreline of 16-3. The two teams are set to face each other again in just three days at Selhurst Park in a Premier League clash.
After the match, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his happiness for several reasons. He praised his team’s progress to the semi-finals and highlighted Gabriel Jesus’ hat-trick, noting that the performance was crucial for restoring the striker’s confidence.