"I think it's been all season like this. For me, it's just the way it is. It is the Premier League. It's a bit of a war in the 16 [metre penalty area]. It's also one of my strengths, so sometimes I like the challenge as well."
"I enjoy it as well, getting out of my comfort zone a little bit and dealing with those situations because now, even though there are a lot of bodies next to me, I still come for crosses. That also gives me a good feeling that I'm doing well and doing those things well."
"Of course, there has to be certain rules. I mean, you can't get to the point where it's too much. That's something that the Premier League has to look towards."
Senne Lammels has made an impressive start as Manchester United's goalkeeper, demonstrating particular strength in set-piece defense. Against Everton, he achieved first contact on five of ten corners, matching the joint-most by any Premier League goalkeeper in a single game this season. Lammels claims a higher percentage of crosses (7.3%) compared to predecessors Andre Onana (4.1%) and Altay Bayindir (5.3%). He embraces the physical nature of Premier League set pieces, describing the penalty area as "a bit of a war" but viewing it as a strength. According to Opta's xGoT model, Lammels has prevented 5.5 goals, ranking top in the division this season.
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