Arsenal Advances to Carabao Cup Semi-finals

Arsenal overcame Crystal Palace 3-2 in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, with Gabriel Jesus scoring a hat-trick after a shaky first half where the Gunners trailed 1-0. Mikel Arteta expressed dissatisfaction with his squad depth, indicating a potential need for reinforcements in the January transfer window, particularly highlighting the performance of Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta. Meanwhile, Liverpool also secured a spot in the semi-finals by defeating Southampton 2-1, with Wataru Endo impressing in an unfamiliar central defensive role amid injury struggles. West Ham is reportedly targeting young and dynamic players, including Chelsea's Carney Chukwuemeka, to bolster their midfield, which has faced mobility issues this season. The recruitment strategy appears to be shifting towards acquiring youthful talent to improve team performance, as seen from the recent player links. Overall, both Arsenal and Liverpool showcased strong performances in their cup matches, while West Ham is looking to revamp their squad ahead of the January transfer window.