"Liverpool coach Arne Slot said the Premier League is no longer a 'joy to watch' due to the situation with corners, while Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens said after his team's 1-0 win at Everton last week, when the home side had 10 corners during the game, that he was forced to 'stand behind my line in order to come out' due to players from both teams grappling in the six-yard box."
"Premier League leaders Arsenal have scored 16 goals direct from corners this season -- a sequence which equals the all-time Premier League record -- and Mikel Arteta's team have been criticised for their physical approach when attacking corners."
"Following an IFAB summit in Cardiff at the weekend, when new measures designed to reduce time-wasting around throw-ins and goalkicks were confirmed, the issues of physical issues at corners was not deemed to be serious enough to address."
The Premier League is experiencing increased physical contact at corners, with players engaging in forceful grappling, blocking, and shoving before the ball enters the penalty box. Prominent figures including Liverpool coach Arne Slot and Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens have criticized this trend, with Slot stating the league is no longer enjoyable to watch. Arsenal has scored 16 corner goals this season, matching the all-time Premier League record, and faces criticism for their physical approach during set-pieces. Following an IFAB summit in Cardiff, officials decided not to address corner-related physical issues, with Scottish FA CEO Ian Maxwell stating the behavior is not necessarily worsening.
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