Arsenal Beats Crystal Palace in Carabao Cup, Sets Up Semi-Final Clash with Chelsea

Arsenal secured a spot in the Carabao Cup semi-final by defeating Crystal Palace in a dramatic penalty shootout at the Emirates Stadium. The match ended 1-1 in normal time, with Arsenal prevailing 9-8 in the shootout.

Maxence Lacroix's own goal was initially decisive, but Marc Guehi's late equalizer forced penalties. Arsenal's sharper performance, highlighted by impressive saves from goalkeeper Walter Benitez, led to their victory.

The Gunners will now face Chelsea in a two-leg semi-final, with the first leg scheduled for January 14 and the return leg on February 3.