Arsenal have taken set pieces to another level, transforming them into a trademark weapon that defines their dominance this season. A recent report by SoftFootball revealed that the Gunners recorded another set-piece goal as they beat Burnley to maintain top spot. They have scored 11 goals from set-pieces so far in the 2025/26 Premier League campaign—two more than any other club.
Nearly 70% of their goals have come from dead-ball situations, showing how deliberate and precise their approach has become under Mikel Arteta. Fans have also noticed the pattern. On X, @ChetuniAFC posted:
I’m glad we scored from a set-piece today. I want to see them cry about our set-piece goals. Two more goals to go. Viktor Gyökeres’ brace incoming. COYG!
Another fan, @Nekstylez, added:
I love me those set piece goals.
While @cryptonewsance joked:
Just Arsenal doing Arsenal things. Corner kick FC.
This reflects the growing sentiment among supporters that set pieces have become part of Arsenal’s identity. In a related piece, SoftFootball reported how this mentality echoes Declan Rice’s promise to deliver joy and consistency to fans every week.
Behind the success is Nicolas Jover, Arsenal’s set-piece coach who joined from Manchester City in 2021. Jover’s analytical and detail-driven approach has turned dead-ball scenarios into science. Players rehearse routines that focus on timing, positioning, and disruption, ensuring every corner or free kick feels like a planned attack. Arsenal’s six corner goals in their first six league games speak volumes about this precision.
Arteta’s philosophy reinforces this method. He does not view set pieces as lucky breaks but as crucial opportunities within the flow of play. His pressing system naturally earns corners and fouls, turning pressure into scoring chances. With players like Gyökeres, Gabriel, and Rice thriving under this model, Arsenal’s set-piece mastery has become a symbol of their evolution — disciplined, creative, and ruthlessly efficient.
