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Tom Heaton labels late Arsenal winner as a 'sickener' after controversial handball robs Burnley of a point

'Tough to take,' was Tom Heaton's synopsis of Burnley's last-gasp defeat by Arsenal as he questioned quite how referee Craig Pawson allowed the controversial winner to stand.

The Clarets were left aghast that Laurent Koscielny's handball while standing in an offside position was not ruled out with seconds to go at Turf Moor on Sunday.

It gave Arsene Wenger - who called his side 'lucky' - three points to celebrate on his 20th anniversary as manager.

Laurent Koscielny bundled home a late goal for Arsenal during their 1-0 win over Burnley
Laurent Koscielny bundled home a late goal for Arsenal during their 1-0 win over Burnley
The ball appeared to hit the Arsenal defender's hand, and he was also in an offside position
The ball appeared to hit the Arsenal defender's hand, and he was also in an offside position

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looked as if he would bundle in a corner two yards out but his effort hit Koscielny - standing in an offside position - on the arm and went beyond Heaton.