"Set-piece Arsenal, again. I think they are going to win it. If they get over the line - will they be the ugliest Premier League-winning team in history? The performance wasn't there. (Chris Sutton, former title winner with Blackburn Rovers)"
"When you are top of the Champions League and Premier League table, you expect Arsenal to go forward. It was difficult for Arsenal to take chances. The expectation is higher, you expect more from Arsenal. (Patrick Vieira, former Arsenal captain)"
"It's not ugly, you have to play the game that is there for you to play, and against Chelsea, you know exactly the game you're going to play. For me, it's a beautiful game to play because there is so much quality and you have to adapt so much to what they do. (Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager)"
Arsenal maintained their Premier League leadership with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea, securing the win through two well-executed corner routines. William Saliba and Jurrien Timber scored from set-pieces, with Arsenal now having 16 corner goals this season—three more than any other team and matching the single-season record. The Gunners hold a five-point advantage over Manchester City while maintaining a perfect Champions League record and progressing through domestic cup competitions. Despite the victory, critics questioned Arsenal's overall performance quality, with former players suggesting the team relied heavily on set-pieces rather than open play dominance. Manager Mikel Arteta defended the tactical approach, emphasizing adaptation and execution against strong opposition.
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