Arsenal are through to the EFL Cup Semi-Finals after a nerve-shredding 8-7 penalty shootout win over Crystal Palace — and this is the immediate post-match reaction straight after the final whistle from The Real Arsenal Deal🎙️⚽Despite fielding a heavily rotated Arsenal XI, the Gunners dominated chances, especially in the first half where 3–4 big opportunities were missed or brilliantly saved by the Crystal Palace goalkeeper, who was easily Man of the Match.Arsenal finally took the lead thanks to another own goal, only to once again concede late in injury time, forcing penalties. Thankfully, Kepa steps up with a huge save in the shootout to send Arsenal through and set up a massive semi-final clash with Chelsea.🔥 Talking points in this instant reaction: • Should Arsenal have put the game to bed early? • Missed chances & finishing concerns • Squad rotation & fringe players’ performances • Another late goal conceded — pattern or bad luck? • Penalty shootout drama & Kepa’s decisive save • What this win means ahead of ChelseaThis is raw, emotional, unscripted Arsenal fan reaction — no hindsight, no over-analysis, just immediate thoughts from an Arsenal perspective.👇 Get involved in the comments: How were you feeling during the shootout? Who impressed you most from the rotated lineup? Confident for the semi-final vs Chelsea?👍 Like the video if you enjoyed the instant reaction 🔔 Subscribe for post-match Arsenal podcasts, reactions & debates 📢 Share with fellow Gooners!#Arsenal #AFC #Gooners #InstantReaction #ArsenalPodcast #EFLcup #CarabaoCup #COYG #ArsenalVsCrystalPalace #PremierLeagueI am an Arsenal Fan since 1995, Ex-Corporate Senior Banking Manager, now Stay At Home Dad. On my channel you will discover Arsenal Football Club discussion, match reviews and previews, and analysis about Arsenal and The Premier League.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Arsenal content, analysis, and follow me on my other accounts:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@therealarsenaldeal⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/therealarsenaldeal.bsky.social⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therealarsenaldeal?igsh=eWFxem53NjF4ZTc0https://www.tiktok.com/@therealarsenaldeal⁠⁠https://x.com/realarsenaldeal⁠

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