Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Carabao Cup quarter-final match at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Wednesday Dec. 18, 2024.
Arsenal, Newcastle and Liverpool advanced in the English League Cup on Wednesday to ensure a powerful lineup for the semifinals.
Gabriel Jesus scored a hat trick -- including 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.
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