EFL Cup: Jesus’ hat-trick lifts Arsenal into semi-finals

Arsenal staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Crystal Palace 3-2 in the EFL Cup quarter-finals, thanks to a second-half hat-trick from Gabriel Jesus.

Mikel Arteta’s side trailed 1-0 at halftime, courtesy of Jean-Philippe Mateta’s early goal.

However, the introduction of Martin Odegaard at the break proved pivotal, as the Norwegian midfielder provided the assist for Jesus’ equaliser.