"Every Premier League team has now adopted some form of this behaviour (although I believe Arsenal is to blame for the initial inspiration). Every time you look at it happen you wonder how on earth it is allowed to stand by the refs? Then you take a step back and think about it. A lot of what takes place is not strictly against the rules per se."
"The issue is that when you have 12-14 players doing this in the 6-yard box it just jars with what the game is supposed to be. It doesn't feel right. When other teams score against yours like this it feels unjust. This kind of thing doesn't fit with what you want to see from 'the beautiful game'."
"It's like watching a game of badly coordinated rugby line-outs, only with a bunch of jostling pansies instead. The rules of the game definitely need to be updated to address this."
Corner kick tactics in the Premier League have become increasingly problematic, with teams packing the box with numerous players to create chaos and obstruct goalkeepers. While these tactics technically comply with existing rules—players can position themselves anywhere as long as they're not offside—the practice has become widespread and undermines the integrity of the game. Arsenal is credited with pioneering this approach, which other teams have since adopted. The fundamental issue is that when 12-14 players crowd the six-yard box, the resulting scrum contradicts football's principles and creates an unjust playing environment. Rule modifications are necessary to address this tactical exploitation.
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