Noni Madueke, one of eight changes by Mikel Arteta, might have had four goals but for an inspired display from Benitez. Inside three minutes, Madueke’s left-footed shot was tame, and straight down Benitez’s throat. Walter Benitez starred for Palace (Mike Egerton/PA)Three minutes later Benitez pulled off a fine double save from Gabriel Jesus’ header – the Brazilian making his first start in 345 days – and Madueke’s follow-up. Arsenal raced down the other end with a free-flowing counter-attack only for Martinez to tip Jesus’ shot over. But there would be more drama to come when Guehi was able to divert Lerma’s header through Kepa’s legs in the 95th minute.

Source: Express December 23, 2025 22:46 UTC