Arsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace
League Cup · · Quarter-finals
This report covers goalscorers with minutes, bookings, both starting elevens, recent form for both sides and the head-to-head record for Arsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace.
Arsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium
Managers: Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) · O. Glasner (Crystal Palace)
Match facts
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
- Referee: A. Madley
- Round: Quarter-finals
Record last updated .
Goals
Goalscorers with match minute.
- 4' J. Mateta for Crystal Palace (assist D. Henderson)
- 54' Gabriel Jesus for Arsenal (assist M. Ødegaard)
- 73' Gabriel Jesus for Arsenal (assist B. Saka)
- 81' Gabriel Jesus for Arsenal (assist M. Ødegaard)
- 85' E. Nketiah for Crystal Palace (assist N. Clyne)
Bookings
- 23' Caleb Kporha — Yellow Card
- 90' M. Lewis-Skelly — Yellow Card
Lineups
Starting elevens and substitutes for both sides.
Arsenal — 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 3 · K. Tierney (D)
- 5 · Thomas Partey (D)
- 9 · Gabriel Jesus (F)
- 12 · J. Timber (D)
- 15 · J. Kiwior (D)
- 19 · L. Trossard (F)
- 20 · Jorginho (M)
- 22 · David Raya (G)
- 23 · Mikel Merino (M)
- 30 · R. Sterling (F)
- 53 · E. Nwaneri (M)
Substitutes
- 2 · W. Saliba (D)
- 6 · Gabriel Magalhães (D)
- 7 · B. Saka (F)
- 8 · M. Ødegaard (M)
- 11 · Gabriel Martinelli (F)
- 29 · K. Havertz (F)
- 36 · T. Setford (G)
- 47 · M. Kacurri (D)
- 49 · M. Lewis-Skelly (M)
Crystal Palace — 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 · D. Henderson (G)
- 3 · T. Mitchell (M)
- 5 · M. Lacroix (D)
- 6 · M. Guéhi (D)
- 7 · I. Sarr (F)
- 8 · J. Lerma (M)
- 10 · E. Eze (F)
- 14 · J. Mateta (F)
- 19 · W. Hughes (M)
- 27 · T. Chalobah (D)
- 58 · Caleb Kporha (M)
Substitutes
- 2 · J. Ward (D)
- 9 · E. Nketiah (F)
- 15 · J. Schlupp (M)
- 17 · Nathaniel Clyne (D)
- 18 · D. Kamada (M)
- 26 · C. Richards (D)
- 28 · C. Doucoure (M)
- 30 · M. Turner (G)
- 55 · Justin Devenny (M)
Recent form (last 5)
Both teams' last five completed league matches — form string, points, and goals for/against.
- Arsenal: DWDWW · 11 pts from 5 · 11-3
- Crystal Palace: WDWDD · 9 pts from 5 · 9-6
Head-to-head
Most recent meetings between Arsenal and Crystal Palace.
- Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal · May 24, 2026
- Arsenal 1-1 Crystal Palace · Dec 23, 2025
- Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace · Oct 26, 2025
- Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace · Apr 23, 2025
- Crystal Palace 1-5 Arsenal · Dec 21, 2024
Other matches in Quarter-finals
League Cup, Quarter-finals.
- Newcastle 3-1 Brentford — 18 Dec 2024
- Tottenham 4-3 Manchester United — 19 Dec 2024