*Gabriel Jesus delivers a stunning hat-trick as Arsenal stage a thrilling comeback to book their spot in the Carabao Cup semi-finals!

2024/25 League Cup Thriller

Full-Time Score:
Arsenal 3-2Crystal Palace
Scorers:
Jesus (54’, 73’, 81’)
Mateta(4’)
Nketiah (85’)

Crystal Palace had Arsenal fans sweating when Jean-Philippe Mateta scored just 4 minutes in, pouncing on a defensive slip from Jakub Kiwior. The Eagles looked ready to shock the Gunners at the Emirates!

Arteta, clearly unimpressed, rang the changes at halftime, bringing on Martin Odegaard and William Saliba. And boy, did it work! The second half belonged to Arsenal’s savior: Gabriel Jesus.

Match Events

4’ Mateta Strikes First: Palace’s early goal silences the Emirates as Kiwior slips up.

MatetaMagic EarlyDrama

54’ Jesus Levels It: Odegaard’s sweet pass finds Jesus, who calmly chips Henderson. Game on!*

KingJesus ArsenalComeback

73’ Jesus Strikes Again: Saka with the setup, and Jesus slots it low. VAR? Nah, no drama here!*

JesusSecondComing NoVARNoProblem

81’ Jesus Seals His Hat-Trick: Odegaard with another assist as Jesus blasts it past Henderson. Emirates erupts!

HatTrickHero JesusSaves

85’ Nketiah Pulls One Back: Former Gunner Nketiah sneaks in a late goal, but Arsenal hold strong!

ConsolationPrize ArsenalHoldOn

Key Moments:
Kieran Tierney Returns: His first Arsenal game since 2023! Welcome back, KT.
Second-Half Show: Odegaard and Saliba turned the game on its head.
No VAR Drama: Jesus’ second goal had fans debating, but the lack of VAR let the party roll on!

Final Thoughts
Gabriel Jesus chose the perfect time to break his home drought with a first-class performance. Three goals, a ticket to the semi-finals, and the Emirates rocking! Arsenal fans, it’s looking like a December to remember.