Arsenal took the lead through an own goal scored by Crystal Palace player Maxence Lacroix in the 80th minute of the match held at the “Emirates” Stadium in London.
In the fifth minute of stoppage time, Crystal Palace equalized after a cross from the left side, where Jefferson Lerma headed the ball to Marc Guéhi, who fired into the net between the legs of Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Following the draw, the two teams went directly to a penalty shootout, which Arsenal won 8-7, as Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga saved a penalty from Maxence Lacroix.
Arsenal, the current leaders of the English Premier League, are scheduled to face Chelsea in the next round.
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