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Arsenal progress into the EFL Cup semi-final with an 8-7 penalty shootout victory after a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Tuesday night.
Next Game: Crystal Palace vs. Tottenham Hotspur - Sunday, December 28 at 4.30pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 7 | Manchester United | 17 | 3 | 26 |
| 8 | Crystal Palace | 17 | 2 | 26 |
| 9 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 17 | 2 | 24 |
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