Arsenal established a five-point advantage at the summit of the Premier League table following their latest fixture. The North London club utilised set-pieces to secure the result, continuing a trend that has seen them score 17 goals from such scenarios this season. According to Sky Sports, Mikel Arteta's side has relied heavily on the work of set-piece coach Nicolas Jover to maintain their title challenge.
Opposition managers have recently questioned the legality of Arsenal's blocking tactics during corners. However, the Premier League has not issued any directives against the man-marking strategies employed by the club. Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba remain central to this approach, contributing significant goals from defensive positions, per The Guardian.
Manchester City remain the primary challengers in second place, though they possess a game in hand. Arsenal next face a trip to the midlands as they look to maintain their current momentum. Analysts at The Athletic noted that 35 percent of the team's total goals this term have originated from non-open play situations.
