Gabriel Jesus' Hat-Trick Propels Arsenal to Carabao Cup Semi-Finals

Arsenal defeat Crystal Palace 3-2 with key contributions from Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka, keeping their hopes of a first trophy in five years alive.

• Gabriel Jesus scored a second-half hat-trick, securing Arsenal's place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals for the first time in six years.
• Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka came off the bench to provide critical assists, turning the tide after Arsenal trailed 1-0 early in the game.
• Jakub Kiwior's defensive error allowed Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta to open the scoring, but Arsenal's substitutes brought renewed energy and creativity.
• Mikel Arteta made eight changes to his starting lineup, including a rare start for Kieran Tierney, as Arsenal balanced squad rotation with their pursuit of silverware.
• With Manchester City already eliminated, Arsenal sees the Carabao Cup as a significant opportunity to end their five-year trophy drought under Arteta.

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