🎧 146 | Arsenal's EFL Cup Penalty Joy

Tabs and Jamie dive into Arsenal’s dramatic 8–7 penalty shootout win over Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup quarter‑finals, a night that delivered rotation, chaos, late frustration, and ultimately a place in the semi‑finals against Chelsea. On a festive Christmas Eve pod, they break down a heavily rotated Arsenal side, standout performances from Nørgaard, Martinelli and MLS, and the impressive combinations down the left with Calafiori and Eze. They also discuss the disappointment of conceding yet another late equaliser, the debate around Ethan Nwaneri’s lack of minutes, and the quality of Arsenal’s penalties. The episode wraps with a look ahead to Brighton at home and what Arteta might do next.🎙️ Topics covered:Arsenal 1–1 Crystal Palace (8–7 on pens) reactionNørgaard’s standout performance and calm control in midfieldRotation working well: Calafiori, Eze, Lewis‑Skelly, MartinelliMLS’ high‑risk style; when it works and when it doesn’tMartinelli’s electric first half and Noni's chances createdPalace’s late equaliser and Arsenal’s growing trend of conceding lateEthan Nwaneri debate: should he have played?Penalty shootout excellence: technique, composure, and statsKepa’s penalty‑saving approach and Arsenal’s 92% shootout conversion rateEarly thoughts ahead of Brighton at homeFollow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app & YouTubeFind us on socials: @thegroveafcMERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL OF US AT THE GROVE PODCAST!THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! COME ON YOU GUNNERS! @ The Grove Everyone is Welcome!--Follow, rate, and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. @TheGroveAFCFollow, rate, and subscribe to The Grove Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube @thegroveafcFind us on Bluesky, Threads, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube: @thegroveafcEmail us here: [email protected]🔴 #Arsenal #AFC #COYG #ArsenalPodcast #gunners #EPL #EFLcup #Arteta #ARSCRY #ARSBRI #odegaard #eze #madueke #gyokeres #saka #trossard #martinelli #zubimendi #raya #hincapie