Arsenal 1-1 Crystal Palace (8-7 pens): Maxence Lacroix scores own-goal then misses crucial penalty to send Gunnrers into Carabao Cup semi-finals

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace; Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Arsenal vs Crystal Palace. Carabao Cup Quarter-Final. Image:Arsenal held their nerve to beat Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties in the Carabao Cup quarter-final Emirates Stadium. Arsenal win 8-7 on penalties. Arsenal 1-1 Crystal Palace (8-7 pens): Maxence Lacroix scores own-goal then misses crucial penalty to send Gunnrers into Carabao Cup semi-finals Report and free match highlights as Arsenal edged Crystal Palace on penalties to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals; Maxence Lacroix's late own-goal put Arsenal ahead but Marc Guehi equalised in the 95th minute; Lacroix then missed the crucial spot kick after 15 perfect penalties Tuesday 23 December 2025 22:43, UK Maxence Lacroix was the villain for Crystal Palace as he scored an own-goal, then missed the crucial penalty to earn Arsenal a Carabao Cup semi-final spot after a dramatic tie that went to spot kicks. An eventful conclusion to normal time saw Arsenal - frustrated for so long after Walter Benitez made seven stunning saves to keep them out - go ahead when Lacroix deflected in Jurrien Timber's shot from a corner - but Palace were not done. Marc Guehi struck in the fifth minute of stoppage time to silence the Emirates and force penalties - which ended up being a masterclass from the spot. | As it happened | Teams Stats Carabao Cup fixtures and results Got Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone 📱 Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW 📺 There were 15 perfect penalties until Lacroix strolled up - only for Kepa Arrizabalaga to keep him out in only his fourth match for Arsenal. The result means the Gunners will meet Chelsea in the two-legged Carabao Cup semi-finals, which begin on January 13. WATCH: Drama in normal time at the Emirates! Arsenal set for fixture pile-up in 2026! With their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals confirmed, Arsenal are set for a busy start to 2026! They are set to play every three to four days across the Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Champions League... Saturday January 3: Bournemouth (A) - Premier League, kick-off 5.30pm, live on Sky Sports Thursday January 8: Liverpool (H) - Premier League, kick-off 8pm, live on Sky Sports Sunday January 11: Portsmouth (A) - FA Cup third round, kick-off 2pm Wednesday January 14: Chelsea (A) - Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, kick-off 8pm, live on Sky Sports Saturday January 17: Nottingham Forest (A) - Premier League, kick-off 5.30pm Tuesday January 20: Inter Milan (A) - Champions League, kick-off 8pm Sunday January 25: Man Utd (H) - Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm, live on Sky Sports Wednesday January 28: Kairat (H) - Champions League, kick-off 8pm, live on Sky Sports Saturday January 31: Leeds (A) - Premier League, kick-off 3pm Tuesday February 3: Chelsea (H) - Carabao Cup semi-final second leg, kick-off 8pm, live on Sky Sports Saturday February 7: Sunderland (H) - Premier League, kick-off 3pm Thursday February 12: Brentford (A) - Premier...

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