GUNNERS SPOT ON

ARSENAL secured their place in the semifinals of the Carabao Cup after a marathon sudden-death penalty shootout victory over Crystal Palace.

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Arsenal dominated the first half - with second-choice Palace keeper Walter Benitez delivering a string of fine saves - but the last-eight tie at the Emirates Stadium hung in the balance after the interval following an improved display by the visitors.

Noni Madueke, one of eight changes by Gunners boss Mikel Arteta, might have had four goals but for an inspired display from Benitez