"I'm upset that we don't score more and that we concede as well. We want to be the best and the most dominant team in every aspect of the game. That's the trajectory and the aim of this team. As a club we want to be the same."
"I was really upset the way we conceded a goal against Chelsea and look at the quality they have, the amount of set-pieces they score. Manchester United is doing so well, the same. I was at Man City, [we] used to work a lot on them. So it's something."
"The game is evolving and the game is becoming more and more difficult. Before when you used to do a game plan and you just invert a full-back and bring an extra player in midfield or a false nine, the opponent is finished. Big overload, four vs three inside, two vs one inside, time on the ball."
Mikel Arteta dismissed criticism of Arsenal's reliance on set-piece goals, stating he wants the team to score more from corners rather than fewer. Arsenal has scored 16 goals from corners this season, leading the Premier League in this category. While this has drawn praise for their effectiveness, some have questioned whether the team depends too heavily on set-pieces. Arteta emphasized that maximizing set-pieces is a standard practice across top clubs, citing examples from Chelsea and Manchester United. He also noted that tactical evolution is necessary in modern football, as opponents increasingly adapt to counter traditional strategies like inverting full-backs or using false nines.
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