Koscielny hands Arsenal late win

Arsene Wenger started his 21st year as Arsenal manager with a controversial 1-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor following a 93rd-minute Laurent Koscielny winner.

Defender Koscielny bundled the ball home at the far post from a corner in the third minute of stoppage time, but it looked his initial shot, which was directed over the bar, came off the his own arm before crossing the line.

Burnley were furious, but referee Craig Pawson allowed the goal, handing Arsenal a vital three points following a stubborn Burnley display.

Alexis Sanchez went closest for the visitors in a game lacking in chances, forcing a good save out of Tom Heaton before volleying just wide from a corner in the second half, while Michael Keane hit the woodwork for Burnley from a header.

The result means Arsenal go up to third, two points off leaders Manchester City, while Burnley sit 14th with seven points.

Petr Cech came back into Wenger’s starting XI for David Ospina in the only change for either side, but Arsenal’s …

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