Jakub Kivor in action for Arsenal against Crystal Palace. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Arsenal were in action against Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night and a major error from Jakub Kiwior saw the Gunners fall behind in the clash.
This season has been an up-and-down campaign for the north London outfit and heading into the EFL Cup clash, Arsenal fans will see the competition as a good opportunity to win a trophy, which has become hard to come by in recent times. Man City dominate the English game.
Those hopes were quickly put on ice Crystal Palace lead the competition Through Jean-Philippe Mateta after just four minutes.
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The striker got on the end of Dean Henderson’s long ball and headed into the Arsenal goal, which Kiyoor couldn’t deal with. The Arsenal defender made a mess of the situation as he tried to head clear, missing the ball completely when he was last back.
It was a bad moment for the Polish star but such errors are to be expected without playing regularly.
What a start for Crystal Palace! ?
Jean-Philippe Mateta gave them the lead after three minutes! ? pic.twitter.com/buPaHqf4p2
— Sky Sports Football (@skyfootball) December 18, 2024
Will Jakub Kivor leave Arsenal in January?
Kivio has not been a major part of Mikel Arteta’s plans at Arsenal this season, although a recent report suggests the Spaniard is hoping Keep the 24-year-old at the Emirates beyond January.
The Polish star has featured 13 times for the north Londoners in the first half of the current campaign but has spent most of the term on the bench. This has led to several clubs interested in the defender and it remains to be seen if he will leave in January.
AC Milan is one club looking at a deal for KivorThe Arsenal star is also interested, along with Napoli, Bologna, Juventus, Villarreal and Marseille.
A move for the defender could be beneficial for his career but it remains to be seen if Arteta lets him go as the 24-year-old’s versatility could prove very useful as the campaign progresses.
