Why is it that everytime Arsenal get a set-piece it feels like they’ll score?

Since the start of the 2021/22 season Mikel Arteta's have scored 44 goals from set-pieces with Gabriel responsible for 12 of those.

So, how have set-pieces become so important?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic FC newsletter lead writer Phil Hay, Tactics writer Liam Tharme and former Premier League defender Nedum Onuoha to debate the rising importance and focus on set-pieces including the influences of coaches such as Nicolas Jover.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Phil Hay, Liam Tharme and Nedum Onuoha

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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How Arsenal mastered set-pieces