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Alexandre Lacazette admits he was 'lucky' to win the crucial spot kick in North London derby from Davison Sanchez's wild tackle after he fluffed his shot... as Jamie Redknapp calls the incident 'reckless but not a penalty'

Daily Mail | March 14, 2021

Related Topics: Alexandre Lacazette, Davinson Sánchez, Michael Oliver, Tottenham Hotspur F.C., North London derby, Jamie Redknapp, Arsenal F.C., Mikel Arteta, Emirates Stadium

Alexandre Lacazette admitted he was lucky to be awarded the winning penalty for Arsenal in their North London derby victory over Tottenham.

The striker buried the second half spot kick which proved to be crucial in the Gunners' 2-1 win over Spurs at the Emirates Stadium after Martin Odegaard cancelled out Erik Lamela's stunning opener.

Lacazette won the penalty for Mikel Arteta's side after Davinson Sanchez' wild tackle inside the box after the Frenchman had mishit a half volley.

Alexandre Lacazette admitted he was lucky to be awarded the winning penalty for Arsenal
The striker spooned a half volley before colliding with Tottenham's Davinson Sanchez in box

Referee Michael Oliver pointed to the spot and after a VAR review, it was determined that the official had made the right decision.

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