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Giroud scorpion kick was unbelievable but lucky, says Koscielny

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has suggested Olivier Giroud's spectacular effort against Crystal Palace was a matter of luck rather than skill.

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The France striker made headlines with a sublime scorpion kick that gave Arsenal the lead in their 2-0 Premier League win on New Year's Day.

But Koscielny believes his compatriot would struggle to re-create the goal on the training pitch.

"Oli's goal was very lucky," Koscielny told the club's official website.

"He can try that 10 times but I am not sure he would score it 10 times.