Kepa Arrizabalaga was the hero as he saved the decisive penalty from Maxence Lacroix to help Arsenal beat Crystal Palace in a shootout and progress to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup in a game packed with late drama.

ARSENAL have gone back to the top of the Premier League table with a narrow 2-1 win over Brighton. The Gunners got off to a perfect start as Martin Odegaard scored from the edge of the box on 14

Attempt saved. Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Dani van den Heuvel (Club Brugge). Assisted by Martín Zubimendi. Attempt missed. Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Gabriel Jesus.

Alessia Russo scored on her 100th Women's Super League appearance as Arsenal beat Everton at Goodison Park to move second in the table. The England striker diverted captain Kim Little's volley goalwards with her chest to put the visitors back in front in fortuitous fashion in the 15th minute.

Report and free match highlights as Arsenal edged Crystal Palace on penalties to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals; Maxence Lacroixs late own-goal put Arsenal ahead but Marc Guehi equalised in the 95th minute;

Arsenal moved back to the top of the Premier League table with a nervy 2-1 win against Brighton at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta's side started their penultimate match of the year a point back from Manchester City but they were ahead after just 14 minutes when Martin Odegaard fired home his first goal of the season.