Overview
- Arsenal advanced after a 1-1 draw and an 8-7 shootout, with Kepa Arrizabalaga denying Maxence Lacroix after 15 straight conversions.
- Maxence Lacroix turned in an 80th-minute own goal from a Bukayo Saka corner before Marc Guehi equalised in the 95th minute.
- Walter Benítez’s standout goalkeeping kept Crystal Palace in the tie, repeatedly stopping Noni Madueke and Gabriel Jesus.
- Mikel Arteta made eight changes as Gabriel Jesus logged his first start since a long knee layoff, marking his 100th Arsenal appearance.
- Arsenal will face Chelsea over two legs next month, as Gabriel Martinelli left with a knock and Palace’s Chris Richards departed on a stretcher after a lengthy stoppage.