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Lacazette proves Arsenal matchwinner as Koscielny makes successful return

Arsenal enjoyed a 1-0 win over Europa League opponents Qarabag on Thursday night.

Laurent Koscielny played for the first time since May as Arsenal completed the group stage with an easy win over Qarabag.

Unai Emery's side had already qualified for the knockout round and go through as Group E winners, with five victories and one draw from their six matches.

Alexandre Lacazette scored the only goal of a tame match with a slick 16th-minute winner from Mesut Ozil's pass.

After the break, Eddie Nketiah had a headed goal ruled out for offside.

And in the 89th-minute, 17-year-old winger Bukayo Saka missed a chance to become Arsenal's youngest goalscorer in Europe as he smashed a finish into the face of Qarabag goalkeeper Vagner.

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