Summary
The Premier League has seen a significant rise in goals scored from corner kicks this season, with 18% of all goals coming from corners. Arsenal is leading in goals from set-pieces, showing how teams use tactics to exploit defensive setups during corners. Teams adjust their tactics based on opponents' defensive strategies to gain an advantage.
Key Facts
- Nearly 18% of Premier League goals this season came from corners.
- Arsenal scored the most, with 14 goals from set-pieces.
- Manchester City scored the fewest set-piece goals, with just one.
- The rise in corner goals may be due to changes in player recruitment, set-piece analysis, and less strict officiating.
- Teams like Arsenal use specific corner routines to counter defensive setups of opponents.
- Chelsea used a mixed defensive strategy with zonal and man-marking against Arsenal.
- Teams prepare for common defensive tactics to create opportunities during set-pieces.
