Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle progress in English League Cup to ensure powerful lineup for semis

Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English League Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates stadium, in London, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English League Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates stadium, in London, Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)


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Arsenal, Newcastle and Liverpool have advanced in the English League Cup to ensure a powerful lineup for the semifinals. Gabriel Jesus scored a hat trick that included a crucial second goal from an offside position as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 3-2 to reach the last four for the first time since the 2021-22 season. Liverpool kept alive its title defense by winning 2-1 at Southampton. Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott were the scorers in the first half for the Premier League leaders. Newcastle defeated Brentford 3-1 and progressed to the semifinals for the second time in three seasons.

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