LONDON-Arsenal closed out their Europa League group campaign with a 1-0 win over Qarabag at the Emirates on Thursday, with Alexandre Lacazette's first-half goal the only bright spot in an otherwise drab affair. Lacazette received a pass from Mesut Ozil in the area and did well to cut away from a defender before slotting a low shot under goalkeeper Vagner in the 16th minute. Arsenal had already clinched first place in the group while Qarabag had no chance of advancing, making this essentially a meaningless match. It felt like it as well, with the visitors offering little in terms of attacking threat and Arsenal seemingly happy to play out the game at a leisurely pace after going ahead....
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