Arsenal were LUCKY but we will qualify for knockout stages - Lukas Podolski
LUKAS PODOLSKI concedes Arsenal were lucky last night against Anderlecht, but believes the result will give them the confidence to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Lukas Podolski admits Arsenal got lucky last night[GETTY]
The Gunners left it late to snatch all three points, with Germany international Podolski grabbing the winner in stoppage time.
Arsene Wenger's men find themselves in second spot in Group D with six points from three games.
Though Arsenal are yet to hit top form, Podolski thinks the result will act as a catalyst in terms of helping his side book their place in the last 16 of the competition.
"It was a dramatic game for the fans and for us as well but at the end we have the three points," Podolski told the club's website.
Lukas Podolski fires home the winner for Arsenal [GETTY]
Sometimes you have to be a little bit lucky and today was the day
Lukas Podolski
"If we lost today it would have been difficult. It was important that we won and went back to London with the three points.
"I hope [we can gain momentum]. We had 25 shots on target against Hull City and we drew. Today was not the best game but it’s important that at the end you get the points and we have the points.
"Sometimes you have to be a little bit lucky and today was the day. When the ball is on my left foot I score 99 per cent of the time. It was a good moment for me and the fans because they support me all of the time.
"We still have three games left and nothing is certain yet. We have an important game against Anderlecht at home and if we win that then I think we can go through."
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