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What's a 'penalty'?
A penalty in football is a free shot at goal from 12 yards, with only the goalkeeper to beat. It's awarded for certain fouls inside the penalty area, like the one that led to Arsenal's winning goal. Penalties are high-pressure moments, often decisive in tight matches.
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