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Gabriel Jesus hat-trick propels Arsenal into Carabao Cup semi-finals

Gabriel Jesus chips the ball over Dean Henderson

    Key Takeaways:

  • 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

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.

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.



 Author: Paul Kemp

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