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Lacazette admits he was 'lucky' to win decisive penalty for Arsenal against Tottenham

Alexandre Lacazette had admitted he was "lucky" to win Arsenal's decisive penalty against Tottenham at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal recorded a 2-1 win over their arch-rivals in Sunday's derby thanks to goals from Martin Odegaard and Lacazette, with Eric Lamela grabbing what ultimately amounted to nothing more than a consolation for the visitors.

There was more than a touch of controversy about Lacazette's winner, however, with the Frenchman having already fluffed his lines when through on goal before Davinson Sanchez was penalised for a late tackle.

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"We are lucky to get the penalty, I think, but of course, I am happy," Lacazette told reporters after the game.