Brentford pioneered a new approach to set-pieces but Arsenal have since perfected it

Brentford pioneered a new approach to set-pieces but Arsenal have since perfected it

The Bees were one of the earliest clubs to appoint a specialist set-piece coach and Mikel Arteta’s side built on that to create a ‘winning edge’

“I think we should all be set-piece teams,” according to Mikel Arteta

Arsenal continue to receive criticism from some sections of the Premier League fanbase who believe the team rely too heavily on set pieces. The Gunners have become highly efficient from dead-ball situations in recent seasons, and their ability to convert free kicks and corners has drawn claims that they are less focused on scoring from open play. Their opponents often point to the structure and frequency of their routines as evidence of an overd…