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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Daniel Orme

Folarin Balogun sent Thierry Henry advice after Arsenal loanee's costly penalty miss

Arsenal wonderkid Folarin Balogun has been told that even hero Thierry Henry missed penalties after his recent blunder for Reims.

The Gunners loanee had been enjoying a scintillating season in Ligue 1 thus far and recently led the race for the Golden Boot ahead of Paris Saint-Germain trio Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Lionel Messi. He had the perfect chance to extend that lead on Saturday evening during a clash against Nice.

Balogun won a penalty in the 55th minute of the tie after drawing a foul from defender Jean-Clair Todibo. He took on the responsibility himself but failed to beat Kasper Schmeichel - the ex- Leicester man saving the striker’s effort before the rebound was put wide.

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