Arsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace
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Arsenal won: Arsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup (Round 1/4) on Wed, 18 Dec 2024 at Emirates Stadium, London. Arsenal goals: Gabriel Jesus 54', Gabriel Jesus 73', Gabriel Jesus 81'. Crystal Palace goals: Jean-Philippe Mateta 4', Edward Nketiah 85'. Expected goals: 2.02-0.38. Possession: 70-30. Player of the match: Gabriel Jesus (9.6).
Match report
Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 3-2
Arsenal came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-2 at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday 18 December in EFL Cup.
Jean-Philippe Mateta put Crystal Palace ahead on 4' (0-1), Gabriel Jesus levelled for Arsenal on 54' (1-1), added another on 73' (2-1), added another on 81' (3-1) and Edward Nketiah pulled one back for Crystal Palace on 85' (3-2).
Arsenal had 70% of the ball, shots were 12-8 (9-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.02-0.38. Arsenal were the better side on chances, too.
Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) was player of the match with a 9.6 rating.
Attendance: 59,298. Referee: Andy Madley.
Match stats
| Arsenal | Crystal Palace | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 70 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.02 | 0.38 |
| Total shots | 12 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 37 | 11 |
| Big chances | 6 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 481 (87%) | 146 (65%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total shots | 12 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 4 |
Lineups
Arsenal (4-3-3): David Raya, Thomas Partey, Jurrien Timber, Jakub Kiwior, Kieran Tierney, Ethan Nwaneri, Jorginho, Mikel Merino, Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard
Crystal Palace (3-4-3): Dean Henderson, Trevoh Chalobah, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guehi, Caleb Kporha, Jefferson Lerma, Will Hughes, Tyrick Mitchell, Ismaila Sarr, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Eberechi Eze
Key events
- 4' · Goal · Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
- 23' · Yellow card · Caleb Kporha (Crystal Palace)
- 46' · Substitution · William Saliba for Thomas Partey (Arsenal)
- 46' · Substitution · Martin Ødegaard for Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)
- 46' · Substitution · Nathaniel Clyne for Caleb Kporha (Crystal Palace)
- 54' · Goal · Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)
- 59' · Substitution · Edward Nketiah for Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
- 59' · Substitution · Daichi Kamada for Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)
- 69' · Substitution · Myles Lewis-Skelly for Kieran Tierney (Arsenal)
- 70' · Substitution · Bukayo Saka for Raheem Sterling (Arsenal)
- 73' · Goal · Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)
- 80' · Substitution · Justin Devenny for Will Hughes (Crystal Palace)
- 81' · Goal · Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)
- 85' · Goal · Edward Nketiah (Crystal Palace)
- 86' · Substitution · Jeffrey Schlupp for Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace)
- 87' · Substitution · Gabriel for Jakub Kiwior (Arsenal)
- 90' · Yellow card · Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal)
All-time head-to-head
32 league meetings since 1994: Arsenal 19, draws 9, Crystal Palace 4.
Questions
Who won Arsenal vs Crystal Palace?
Arsenal won, 3-2 (EFL Cup) on Wed, 18 Dec 2024.
When and where is Arsenal vs Crystal Palace?
Wed, 18 Dec 2024, 19:30 UTC at Emirates Stadium, London, EFL Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Arsenal and Crystal Palace?
In 32 league meetings since 1994: Arsenal 19 wins, 9 draws, Crystal Palace 4 wins (goals 65-33).