"Arsenal have scored 16 goals from corners this season, the joint-most by a team in a Premier League season. In the league, they have 19 goals from set-pieces. The next best is Newcastle with 14, while Manchester City have only six."
"However, only Manchester City have scored more goals from open play. Corners and set-pieces are not won from nowhere - they are earned from attacking and Arsenal get plenty of them."
"Almost every side in the league is trying to maximise set-pieces. Teams are now so good at setting up compactly in low and mid blocks. The focus is physicality and with five substitutes able to be brought on, space does not open up due to tired legs in the second half."
Arsenal face criticism for their exceptional set-piece performance, having scored 16 goals from corners this season—joint-most in Premier League history—with 19 total from set-pieces. However, this scrutiny is misplaced. Only Manchester City have scored more goals from open play than Arsenal, contradicting claims of over-reliance on set-pieces. Corners and set-pieces are earned through attacking play, and Arsenal generate plenty of them. Modern Premier League tactics emphasize compact defensive blocks, making set-pieces increasingly valuable across all teams. The obsessive focus on Arsenal's set-piece success reflects broader league trends rather than tactical deficiency.
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