Each to their own, says Guardiola, as set piece debate deepens

Pep: Set pieces wouldn't make Arsenal bad PL champs

Pep Guardiola has rejected suggestions that Arsenal would be undeserving Premier League champions because of their reliance on set-piece goals, but insisted he's happy that his Manchester City team are able to find different ways to score.

Premier League 2025-26: Each to their own, says Guardiola, as set piece debate deepens

While leader Arsenal has become the king ​of the set pieces this season, scoring 33% of its 58 goals from such ⁠situations, including 16 from corner routines, City has largely shunned the Premier League’s new obsession.

Each to their own, says Guardiola, as set piece debate deepens

Guardiola: We Can’t Drop Points at This Crucial Stage of the Season

Manchester City head coach, Pep Guardiola, has boldly declared that as the chase for the Premier League title intensifies, his side will leave no stone unturned in achieving the ultimate goal — to win the league, news.ng reports. Guardiola, who spoke during a pre-match press conference on Tuesday ahead of the home game against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, acknowledged that the season is entering its final lap with 10 matches left. “We are in …

Guardiola dismisses suggestions Arsenal would be unworthy champions

Pep Guardiola has dismissed the idea that Arsenal would be undeserving Premier League champions because of the volume of goals they score from set pieces, while stressing that he is pleased with Manchester City’s own attacking variety. The Manchester City manager was responding to recent discussion around Arsenal’s success from dead-ball situations under Mikel Arteta. […] The post Guardiola dismisses suggestions Arsenal would be unworthy champio…

“It remains to me…” - Pep Guardiola remains tight-lipped on increased pushing and shoving in corner situations

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has remained coy on an increase in pushing and shoving in the box in corner situations in the Premier League this season. City and Guardiola will be searching for a sixth consecutive win in all competitions when Nottingham Forest visit the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night as they look to keep up the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal. Source