EPL: Arsenal edge Crystal Palace in 8-7 penalty thriller

Arsenal advanced to the Carabao Cup semifinals following a dramatic 8-7 penalty shootout victory over Crystal Palace after their quarter-final match ended 1-1 in normal time at the Emirates Stadium.

The decisive moment in regular play was an own goal by Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix in the 79th minute, who inadvertently scored under pressure from Arsenal's William Saliba following a corner from Bukayo Saka. This own goal initially seemed to have secured Arsenal's progression.

However, Crystal Palace equalized deep into stoppage time through Marc Guéhi, who scored from close range after a headed knockdown from a deep free-kick, forcing the match into a penalty shootout.

The penalty drama concluded when Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga saved Maxence Lacroix's spot-kick, securing the 8-7 shootout win for Arsenal. The match was also notable for a serious injury to Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards, who was stretchered off with a bleeding foot in the second half.

Arsenal dominated early chances, with players like Gabriel Jesus, Noni Madueke, and Gabriel Martinelli heavily involved. Martinelli created five chances in the first half but was forced off injured before halftime following a clash of knees.