After a disappointing first half, Arsenal came out strong in the second half with a stellar performance from Gabriel Jesus who scored a hat-trick and secured their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Jesus, who had been struggling with his form, rose from the ashes to score three crucial goals and display his trademark flair, providing hope for Arsenal fans. Eddie Nketiah's late header gave Palace a chance, but Arsenal's defense held firm to secure the victory.
After a recent dip in form, Arsenal is looking to bounce back in the Carabao Cup against Crystal Palace tonight. With their Premier League title hopes fading, Mikel Arteta's side is counting on a win to lift their spirits. But they face a tough challenge against an in-form Palace who is unbeaten in five and coming off a big win against rivals Brighton. Catch all the action as Arsenal hosts Palace at the Emirates, with the unusual kick-off time of 7:30pm.
In a thrilling quarter-final match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus scored all three goals for Arsenal, including a controversial second goal from an offside position. Despite protests from Crystal Palace, there was no video review available as per the competition rules. Jesus' hat trick, his first for Arsenal, secured a 3-2 victory and a spot in the League Cup semifinals for the Gunners.
Arsenal's win against Crystal Palace with a dominant performance from Gabriel Jesus, who scored a hat-trick, proves that their offensive struggles are not just due to a lack of a top striker. The Gunners' issue is instead a creative one, as they rely heavily on Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard for attacking prowess. While the team may still be in need of reinforcements, this win showed that Arsenal has the potential to perform without a star striker.
Scottish defender Kieran Tierney is set to make his first appearance for Arsenal since the 2023 Community Shield Final as he starts in tonight's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace. He spent last season on loan at Real Sociedad in La Liga and has returned to Arsenal after representing Scotland in Euro 2024. Manager Mikel Arteta has made eight changes to the team, including the inclusion of Tierney along with several other players. However, injuries continue to sideline players like Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu, while goalkeeper Neto is ineligible to play in this competition.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praises Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus for his outstanding performance in the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace. Jesus, who had scored only two goals in the entire year, came to his team's rescue with an impressive 27-minute treble that secured a 3-2 victory. Arteta admits the team relies on individual players like Jesus, but also emphasizes the importance of team performance and consistency.
In a 5-1 victory against Shakhtar Donetsk, Bayern Munich's Michael Olise proved his worth with two impressive goals. The French midfielder, who joined the German club from Crystal Palace earlier this summer, has already accumulated 10 goal contributions in his 15 Bundesliga appearances. However, it was his second goal in the 3rd minute of injury time that truly stood out, as Olise showed off his skills by dribbling past two players before charging into the penalty area and scoring a stunning goal from 45 yards out.
The highly anticipated Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton has been postponed due to severe weather conditions caused by Storm Darragh. In its place, Crystal Palace drew 2-2 with Manchester City, resulting in a chaotic atmosphere at Selhurst Park. Al Jazeera brings updates and post-match reactions from the event that unfolded on Saturday, December 12.
The Women's Super League is back with a bang, as Chelsea begins its first season without long-time manager Emma Hayes and Arsenal hopes to give Manchester City a run for its money. The league also welcomes new team Crystal Palace and is now under new leadership focused on further growth for women's football. Catch the action live as Brighton & Hove Albion takes on West Ham United in the first match of the new season.
Manchester United's plan to show support for the LGBTQ+ community by wearing Pro-LGBTQ+ jackets before their match against Everton were canceled after defender Noussair Mazraoui declined to participate due to his religious beliefs. The Premier League collaborates with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall for their Rainbow Laces campaign, but the decision sparked controversy as some players expressed their disappointment. The weekend also saw other players, such as Ipswich captain Sam Morsy and Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, make their own statements regarding the initiative.