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Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Premier League buildup as Arsenal prepare for another title test matchday live

Five Premier League matches scheduled today feature Chelsea versus Newcastle and Arsenal versus Everton as key fixtures, with West Ham hosting Manchester City in the evening slot.
#champions-league
Arsenal
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Arsenal undone by own set-piece weapon as 100% record ends

Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen exchanged set-piece goals in their Champions League tie, with both teams employing physical offensive blocks at corners and kick-offs to create scoring opportunities.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
6 days ago

Bayer Leverkusen manager's savage reaction to corner goal vs Arsenal

Bayer Leverkusen scored from a corner against Arsenal in the Champions League round-of-16 first leg, with manager Kasper Hjulmand celebrating by running to Arsenal's set-piece coach Nicolas Jover in a pointed reference to pre-match tensions.
Arsenal
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Arsenal undone by own set-piece weapon as 100% record ends

Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen exchanged set-piece goals in their Champions League tie, with both teams employing physical offensive blocks at corners and kick-offs to create scoring opportunities.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
6 days ago

Bayer Leverkusen manager's savage reaction to corner goal vs Arsenal

Bayer Leverkusen scored from a corner against Arsenal in the Champions League round-of-16 first leg, with manager Kasper Hjulmand celebrating by running to Arsenal's set-piece coach Nicolas Jover in a pointed reference to pre-match tensions.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

The anatomy of a corner-kick: how set-pieces reshaped the Premier League

Corner kicks account for 18% of Premier League goals this season, the highest proportion in a decade, driven by specialized recruitment, set-piece analysts, and lenient officiating.
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
1 week ago

GdS: Ball movement and zonal approach - Allegri's set-piece plan to combat Inter

AC Milan uses tactical set-piece organization combining zonal defense with man-marking and short corner plays to defend effectively despite lacking height, conceding only five goals from set pieces while scoring eight.
#liverpool-fc
fromSI
1 week ago
Liverpool FC

Three Ways Liverpool Can Avoid More Molineux Misery in FA Cup

fromSky Sports
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Liverpool have transformed their set-piece record by copying key trend sweeping the Premier League

fromSI
1 week ago
Liverpool FC

Three Ways Liverpool Can Avoid More Molineux Misery in FA Cup

fromSky Sports
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Liverpool have transformed their set-piece record by copying key trend sweeping the Premier League

Arsenal
fromGoal
1 week ago

'Is this man ruining football?' - Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover sensationally targeted by foreign newspaper over football's 'corner-kick hype' | Goal.com US

Arsenal's set-piece coach Nicolas Jover has been criticized for overreliance on dead-ball goals, with 21 of 58 Premier League goals this season coming from set pieces, the highest in competition history.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromFootballLeagueWorld
2 weeks ago

Coventry City are copying Arsenal - Frank Lampard will disagree with Arne Slot claim

Set-piece goals have become increasingly dominant in modern football, with Arsenal and Coventry City leading their respective leagues through strategic dead-ball effectiveness and specialized coaching.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Does 'class' captain Weir hold the key to Scotland's World Cup return?

Caroline Weir scored a hat-trick in Scotland's 5-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Luxembourg in her first game as official captain, demonstrating her crucial role in the team's tournament ambitions.
Arsenal
fromMetro
2 weeks ago

Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand makes huge Arsenal claim for next season

Rio Ferdinand predicts Arsenal will win the Premier League title this season and become an even stronger team next year with increased confidence and silverware.
Arsenal
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta issues defiant response to criticism of Arsenal's reliance on corners

Mikel Arteta defends Arsenal's set-piece dominance, stating the team aims to score more from dead balls while maintaining overall dominance across all aspects of football.
English Premier League
fromSoccer News
2 weeks ago

Rules must be changed to stop Arsenal time-wasting from set-pieces, says Hurzeler - Soccer News

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler calls for rule changes to address Arsenal's set-piece tactics, including blocking and time-wasting delays.
Arsenal
fromSoccer News
2 weeks ago

Arteta upset Arsenal havent scored more set-piece goals amid criticism - Soccer News

Arsenal has scored 16 goals from set-pieces this season, joint-most in Premier League history, but manager Mikel Arteta believes they should have scored more despite facing criticism over their reliance on this tactic.
Manchester United
from101GREATGOALS.COM
2 weeks ago

Carrick claims Premier League set piece theatrics have 'gone too far'

Physical contact at set-pieces in the Premier League has increased excessively, with grappling and jostling in penalty areas becoming more prevalent and affecting the balance of the game.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

FIFA not planning on changing corner-kick laws; IFAB says player conduct 'not getting worse'

FIFA will not introduce new measures to address excessive grappling and holding at corners, as IFAB determined the problem is not worsening.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Referees get a hard time but they have got the big calls right in the past couple of weeks

Referees must distinguish between material holding that prevents play and mutual pushing in penalty areas, with consistency and context determining whether to award fouls or allow play to continue.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Football Daily | Royal Rumbles and low-block blues: the Premier League's style problem

Arne Slot criticizes Premier League football quality, citing excessive set-piece reliance and lenient refereeing compared to other European leagues.
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

How can football's lawmakers fix the corner chaos?

Corner kicks in the Premier League are increasingly dominated by physical grappling and pushing, with referees struggling to manage the chaos and enforce rules effectively.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Liverpool's five-star display heaps more pressure on wobbling West Ham

Liverpool's improved set-piece execution and financial strength contrast sharply with West Ham's defensive vulnerabilities and severe financial losses, determining the match outcome.
Chelsea
fromThe Chelsea Chronicle
2 weeks ago

John Terry identifies 'really important' factor that will help Chelsea beat Arsenal

John Terry advises Chelsea to score first against Arsenal to expose defensive gaps and create winning opportunities in the London Derby.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Ruaidhri O'Connor: England smell blood but this is how Irish scrum can find its feet again in Twickenham

The English can scent blood in the Irish water this week, and if the travelling pack weren't aware of the perception that they're in for a difficult day, then they should just take a look at what's been coming out of Fleet St.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

'It's a weapon' - the rise of the long throw

Long throw-ins are resurging in English football as an effective attacking tactic, with clubs increasingly coaching and exploiting them to create scoring chances.
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