⏪ Arsenal reach EFL Cup semi-final after late Emirates drama | OneFootball

Arsenal beat Crystal Palace on penalties following a 1-1 draw to reach the EFL Cup semi-final for a second consecutive season.

Scorers: Lacroix (OG) 81'; Guéhi 95'

Both sides started positively and Tyrick Mitchell lashed wide for the visitors from a promising position before Noni Madueke forced Walter Benítez into a low save. 

Benítez remained busy later in the first half, producing an acrobatic stop to keep out Gabriel Jesus' goal-bound header.

Palace had more intent after half time and Jefferson Lerma headed wide before Adam Wharton dragged a long-range shot just past the post.

Arsenal eventually found the breakthrough with 10 minutes remaining as Maxence Lacroix flicked the ball into his own net when trying to clear William Saliba's attempt.

The Eagles hit back with just two minutes left as Marc Guéhi reacted first to Lerma's knock-down in the six-yard area and poked past Kepa Arrizabalaga.

The match went to penalties and Kepa saved Lacroix's spot-kick to secure an 8-7 win in the shoot-out. 

Mikel Arteta's side will take on Chelsea in a two-legged EFL Cup semi-final across January and February next year. 

📸 ADRIAN DENNIS - AFP or licensors