"When Alexis Mac Allister drilled home the hosts' third goal of the afternoon in front of the Kop, he ensured Liverpool became just the second team in Premier League history to score three goals from corners in the first half of a match, after Manchester United against Leicester City in September 2016."
"Liverpool's woes in that department were so pronounced that the club opted to part company with set-piece coach Aaron Briggs in December -- although manager Arne Slot publicly defended his former colleague when grilled on the matter last week."
"It would be very unfair to Aaron, who was only partly responsible for that, because in the end I'm responsible for everything. In the end it's always my responsibility. But we were, in that period of time, so, so, so unlucky."
Liverpool's early-season struggles with set pieces, both defensively and offensively, prompted the club to part ways with set-piece coach Aaron Briggs in December. Manager Arne Slot acknowledged the challenges while defending his former colleague, attributing some difficulties to misfortune. However, Liverpool's performance against West Ham demonstrated a dramatic turnaround. The team scored three goals from corners in the first half, matching a rare Premier League achievement previously accomplished only by Manchester United against Leicester City in September 2016. This victory showcased Liverpool's successful adaptation to the Premier League's increasingly physical, set-piece-focused approach to the game.
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