"Goals from set pieces this season in the Premier League have risen as sharply as oil prices. Some games resemble NFL, where time is taken between downs to make sure all the chess pieces are in place for one strike play."
"I went back and timed all 15 corners from the game. On average, 46 seconds were needed to take a corner. There was one long throw taken by Declan Rice, late in the first half. That also took 46 seconds to organise."
"Slot is a football fan at heart. So when he says the game for the neutral has changed, it's worth listening to. His assessment is not worthy of dismissal."
Premier League football has undergone significant changes, with set pieces becoming increasingly dominant in determining match outcomes. Goals from set pieces have risen sharply this season, with teams investing considerable time organizing corners and long throws. Arsenal's victory over Chelsea exemplified this trend, with both goals coming from corners despite only earning five total. Analysis of the London derby revealed that corners consumed approximately 46 seconds each to organize, with over 11 minutes of the 99-minute match spent on set-piece preparation. This tactical shift has transformed the viewing experience, making matches less fluid and aesthetically pleasing for neutral observers, resembling NFL strategy more than traditional football.
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