“Arsenal” of London had a big advantage, especially in the first half, but the first goal had to wait until the 80th minute – after Bukayo Saka’s corner kick, the French center back Maxance Lacroix put the ball into his own goal (0:1). During compensation, “Crystal Palace” was saved by another central defender – England’s national team player Mark Gee, who broke away from the front of the goal to make it 1:1. The central defenders also decided the pendles – in the eighth series, “Arsenal” French central defender William Saliba scored, whereas Lacroix, who made the only mistake, became the anti-hero again.
Both teams played away games in the Premier League on Saturday, but tonight the Premier League leader “Arsenal” had a much larger lineup. After 1:0 in Liverpool over “Everton”, only three players – all defenders – remained in the starting line-up, while “Crystal Palace” made only three changes after the defeat in Leeds (1:4).
“Arsenal” of London did not win in regular time at home for only the second time this season (also 1:1 against “Manchester City”, balance 11-2-0) and could not extend the series of home victories to the number ten. “Crystal Palace” has not won in four games in a row (0-2-2).
Another London derby awaits Arsenal in the semi-finals, against Chelsea, while Newcastle United will meet Manchester City. First games 13./14. in January, return matches on the 3rd/4th in February.
English League Cup 1/4 final
| The game | The result | Goal scorers |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff [3] – Chelsea | 1:3 (0:0) | Turnbull 75′ – Garnacho 57’90’+3 Net 82′ |
| Manchester City – Brentford | 2:0 (1:0) | Šerkī 32′ Savinju 67′ |
| Newcastle – Fulham | 2:1 (1:1) | Total 10′ Miley 90’+2 – Lukic 16′ |
| Arsenal – Crystal Palace | 1:1; 8:7 p. | Lacroix 80′ (sun) – Gee 90’+5 |
Arsenal players have scored 0 goals from 6.16(xG) in the last three games (excluding penalties).
— The xG Philosophy (@xGPhilosophy) December 23, 2025
