October 22nd 2025.
Arsenal has been dominating the field lately, especially when it comes to set-pieces. Despite some changes in their squad, the Gunners have maintained their ability to score from these situations. In their latest match against Atletico Madrid, Arsenal scored four goals in just 13 minutes, securing their perfect start in the Champions League this season.
After an impressive run in the previous year's edition, Arsenal was already considered one of the favorites for this year's tournament. And with their dominant performance in both domestic and European competitions, they have only solidified their position as a top contender. It's no surprise that fans and analysts alike have recognized Arsenal's prowess in scoring from set-pieces, with former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher admitting that he gets nervous every time Arsenal has a corner kick.
Leading the charge from set-pieces is Gabriel, who has proven to be a constant threat inside the box. The Brazilian center-back has scored an impressive 22 goals since joining Arsenal in 2020, making him the top scoring defender in Europe's top five leagues during that period. Even former Arsenal player Martin Keown has acknowledged Gabriel's unstoppable presence in the box, saying that even though everyone knows what he will do, they can't seem to stop him.
But this impressive set-piece threat did not develop overnight. Arsenal's set-piece coach Nicolas Jover has been instrumental in improving the team's performance in these situations, with their goal scoring record from set-pieces increasing significantly since his arrival in 2021. In fact, Arsenal has scored a whopping 43 set-piece goals in the last two seasons, more than any other team in the league.
One of the key players in Arsenal's set-piece success is Declan Rice, who has emerged as one of the most dangerous players in dead-ball situations. Despite not being a regular set-piece taker until early 2024, Rice has already provided ten assists from set-pieces, second only to Inter Milan's Hakan Calhanoglu in Europe's top five leagues. And with the team's set-piece coach encouraging him to get into the box more often, Rice has become a crucial asset in Arsenal's attacking arsenal.
Despite some criticism, Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta remains committed to his team's set-piece strategy. He believes that it is an essential element of their game plan and has led them to success in knockout matches. And with new additions like Gyokeres, Eze, and Madueke, Arsenal's attacking options have only become stronger. But no matter how many injuries or changes the team faces, their threat from set-pieces remains a constant.
In the end, Arsenal's dominance in set-pieces has not only brought them success on the field, but it has also made them a custom-built team for knockout football. With the potential return of key players like Madueke, Havertz, Jesus, and Odegaard, Arsenal's attacking prowess will only continue to grow. And as long as they keep scoring from set-pieces, they will remain a formidable force in any competition.
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