Arsenal trail Crystal Palace in Carabao Cup quarter-final – follow live

Arsenal trail Crystal Palace in Carabao Cup quarter-final - follow live
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Arsenal take on Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals this evening as they search for a second major trophy under boss Mikel Arteta.

The Spaniard led the Gunners to the FA Cup trophy in 2020 at the end of his debut season as manager and has since improved the team to become title contenders in the Premier League. More silverware will be the perfect reward for their development but Arsenal come into the match with staggered momentum.

Their last two Premier League outings have ended in draws with Fulham and Everton so are unlikely to underestimate Crystal Palace especially as Oliver Glasner’s side are on an upwards trajectory.

Palace sit 15th in the league following a poor start to the season but they pulled off a great win away to Brighton at the weekend and are unbeaten in five league games including a 2-2 draw against Manchester City. Is their form good enough to beat Arsenal this evening though?

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Arsenal 0-1 Crystal Palace

Another dangerous free-kick won by Arsenal, as Jesus is dragged down by Lacroix just a yard or two outside of the box…

Chris Wilson18 December 2024 20:01

Arsenal 0-1 Crystal Palace

Jesus beats the offside trap to latch onto a ball over the top, but his touch is poor and the chance eventually goes. It wasn’t an easy opportunity, to be fair to the Brazilian.

The hosts are dominating at the moment, though it isn’t clicking in attack.

Chris Wilson18 December 2024 19:57

Arsenal 0-1 Crystal Palace

It’s the first booking of the night and it comes for debutant Caleb Kporha, who clips Trossard on the wing near the Palace box.

From the set-piece, Trossard clips a dangerous ball in but Henderson punches clear. Good ‘keeping.

Chris Wilson18 December 2024 19:55

Arsenal 0-1 Crystal Palace

Henderson needs to be careful as he ventures outside of his box to head a long ball clear while under pressure from Sterling.

Partey delivers a long throw that is flicked on by Merino, but Trossard can’t get it under control to get the shot away.

All the pressure is coming from Arsenal at the moment though.

Chris Wilson18 December 2024 19:52

Arsenal 0-1 Crystal Palace

Partey is very lucky as he’s dispossessed by Eze, leaving the England man almost clean through near halfway, but the referee pulls it back for the foul.

From the free-kick, Nwaneri’s ball in a pretty poor one, and Palace clear.

Chris Wilson18 December 2024 19:50

Arsenal 0-1 Crystal Palace

Palace have been pretty impressive so far, even aside from the goal, and they’re playing with plenty of confidence.

Trossard leads the Arsenal attack but his cross is too tame and it’s easily headed away at the near post.

Chris Wilson18 December 2024 19:48

Arsenal 0-1 Crystal Palace

The game has settled more now since the goal, with Arsenal enjoying a lot of possession now. There are still a few lapses of concentration from the hosts though, as illustrated by Partey knocking a pass straight out of play.

Moments later, Jesus gives it away to Sarr, who drives towards the box before hitting a fairly tame effort that Raya parries away from danger.

Chris Wilson18 December 2024 19:46

Arsenal 0-1 Crystal Palace

Some good tracking back from Nwaneri prevents Eze potentially starting a very dangerous counter. Timber tries to go long towards Jesus, but there’s too much on it.

The hosts aren’t hesitating to go long so far this evening.

Chris Wilson18 December 2024 19:44

Arsenal 0-1 Crystal Palace

Sterling wins it back on the wing before squaring it to Trossard, who fires well over. The hosts do look dangerous when they get forward though.

Chris Wilson18 December 2024 19:42

Arsenal 0-1 Crystal Palace

The home fans want a penalty as Tierney’s cross comes off Chalobah’s hand, but the referee waves it away. Remember, no VAR tonight.

From the corner, the ball sneaks through a sea of bodies in the box but Lerma is there to head off the line!

Chris Wilson18 December 2024 19:41

Source: independent.co.uk