"I am upset we haven't scored more and that we have conceded [from set-pieces] as well. We want to be the best and most dominant team in every aspect of the game. That is the trajectory and the aim of this team. As a club, we want to be the same, so we will try to do that. It's [criticism] part of the job."
"Both of Arsenal's goals in their 2-1 win over Chelsea on Sunday came from corners, meaning they have now netted 16 times from such situations. It is the joint-most by any Premier League side in a single campaign, alongside Oldham Athletic in 1992-93, West Brom in 2016-17 and Arsenal themselves in 2023-24."
"In addition, there have now been more goals scored from corners in the competition this season (138 in 281 games) than in the whole of last season (135 in 380 matches). However, the likes of Arne Slot and Pep Guardiola have both hinted that the rise of set-pieces in the Premier League has taken some of the joy out of watching games in the division."
Arsenal has netted 16 goals from corners this season, matching the joint-record for Premier League set-piece goals in a single campaign. Both goals in their 2-1 victory over Chelsea came from corners. The rise of set-piece goals across the Premier League has increased significantly this season, with 138 goals scored from corners compared to 135 in the entire previous season. Despite this success, Arsenal faces criticism from rival managers and opponents who view their set-piece focus negatively, with some labeling them "Set-Piece FC." Manager Mikel Arteta dismisses the criticism, stating he is actually upset Arsenal hasn't scored more from set-pieces and emphasizing the team's ambition to dominate every aspect of the game.
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