Arsenal are the set-piece masters but here is how Fulham can avoid making the same basic errors as the Gunners' rivals, writes DANNY MURPHY
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Arsenal are the set-piece masters but here is how Fulham can avoid making the same basic errors as the Gunners' rivals, writes DANNY MURPHY

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Set-pieces are fashionable again thanks to Arsenal but the reality is they’ve always been important. If the Gunners were facing Nemanja Vidic and John Terry every week — players who had real desire to win that first header — and proactive goalkeepers like Peter Schmeichel, they would find it much harder. Ahead of Sunday’s game at home to Arsenal, Fulham should study Manchester United’s midweek performance at the Emirates as how not to stop corners against the Gunners. When the ball was in flight, United’s defenders were static, while Arsenal’s players were on the move, allowing them the jump to win the all-important first contact. Jurrien Timber heads in against Man United on Wednesday night - both of Arsenal's goals in the 2-0 victory came from corners as the away team struggled all night against set plays Set-piece specialist coaches like Arsenal's Nicolas Jover have become all the rage It's important that Fulham keeper Bernd Leno has the presence and confidence to help his team out and claim corners when his side faces Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon It’s a trend among many of today’s goalkeepers to stay on their line.

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