Match report

Arsenal Defeats Crystal Palace 3-2 in League Cup Thriller

Arsenal
Arsenal
3–2
FT
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
Dec 18, 2024

Arsenal held off a resilient Crystal Palace to secure a hard-fought 3-2 win in their League Cup match. The victory was spearheaded by Gabriel Jesus scoring a hat-trick, which turned the tide after an early goal from J. Mateta for Crystal Palace.

Key Facts

  • • Crystal Palace took the lead through J. Mateta (4') assisted by Dean Henderson.
  • • Gabriel Jesus equalized for Arsenal in the 54th minute, assisted by M. Ødegaard.
  • • Jesus scored twice more to complete his hat-trick at 73' and 81', with assists from B. Saka and M. Ødegaard respectively.
  • • E. Nketiah pulled one back for Crystal Palace in the 85th minute, assisted by Nathaniel Clyne.

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 David Raya (G)
  • 5 T. Partey (D)
  • 12 J. Timber (D)
  • 15 J. Kiwior (D)
  • 3 K. Tierney (D)
  • 53 E. Nwaneri (M)
  • 20 Jorginho (M)
  • 23 Mikel Merino (M)
  • 30 R. Sterling (F)
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus (F)
  • 19 L. Trossard (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 W. Saliba
  • 8 M. Ødegaard
  • 49 M. Lewis-Skelly
  • 7 B. Saka
  • 6 Gabriel Magalhães
  • 47 M. Kacurri
  • 11 Gabriel Martinelli
  • 29 K. Havertz
  • 36 T. Setford

Crystal Palace

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Henderson (G)
  • 27 T. Chalobah (D)
  • 5 M. Lacroix (D)
  • 6 M. Guéhi (D)
  • 58 C. Kporha (M)
  • 19 W. Hughes (M)
  • 8 J. Lerma (M)
  • 3 T. Mitchell (M)
  • 7 I. Sarr (F)
  • 10 E. Eze (F)
  • 14 J. Mateta (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 N. Clyne
  • 9 E. Nketiah
  • 18 D. Kamada
  • 55 J. Devenny
  • 15 J. Schlupp
  • 26 C. Richards
  • 28 C. Doucouré
  • 30 M. Turner
  • 2 J. Ward

Timeline

  1. Crystal Palace
    4' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Mateta · Assist: Dean Henderson
  2. Crystal Palace
    23' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow Card
    C. Kporha

    Foul

  3. Crystal Palace
    46' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Kporha · On: Nathaniel Clyne
  4. Arsenal
    46' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Nwaneri · On: M. Ødegaard
  5. Arsenal
    54' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Jesus · Assist: M. Ødegaard
  6. Crystal Palace
    59' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Mateta · On: E. Nketiah
  7. Crystal Palace
    59' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Eze · On: D. Kamada
  8. Arsenal
    69' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Tierney · On: M. Lewis-Skelly
  9. Arsenal
    70' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Sterling · On: B. Saka
  10. Arsenal
    73' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Jesus · Assist: B. Saka
  11. Crystal Palace
    80' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Hughes · On: J. Devenny
  12. Arsenal
    81' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Jesus · Assist: M. Ødegaard
  13. Crystal Palace
    85' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Nketiah · Assist: Nathaniel Clyne
  14. Crystal Palace
    86' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Tyrick Mitchell · On: J. Schlupp
  15. Arsenal
    87' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jakub Kiwior · On: Gabriel Magalhães
  16. Arsenal
    90' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    M. Lewis-Skelly

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Crystal Palace
Fouls 7 12
Pass Accuracy 87% 66%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 8
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 551 225
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 0 2
Shots on Target 9 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 71% 29%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 482 149
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Gabriel Jesus' goal at 54' balanced the match and restored Arsenal's confidence.
  • ▸ Jesus' second goal at 73', followed by his hat-trick finish at 81', sealed a crucial lead for Arsenal, despite Crystal Palace's late effort to close the gap.