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23 hours, 34 minutes ago

Manchester United hits Premier League low after conceding against Bournemouth

Manchester United has conceded the 17 goals from set pieces in 2024, the side’s most in a single calendar year in the Premier League. In the 2024-25 season, the Red Devils have conceded nine goals from set pieces with only Wolverhampton Wanderers conceding more in the ongoing campaign. New manager Ruben Amorim took the blame for his side’s failure to …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Sean Dyche gives honest opinion of Arsenal's corner threat as Everton boss prepares to get one over Mikel Arteta in the set piece derby

Daily Mail

Everton's set piece derby against Arsenal on Saturday has been years in the making for manager Sean Dyche, who recounts using primitive technology to find marginal gains as a youth coach at Watford. The Merseysiders score half their goals under Dyche from set plays and are the one team as intimidating to stop as Arsenal with James Tarkowski mentioned alongside …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Man United manager Amorim takes blame for set-piece mistakes after loss to Nottingham Forest

The Hindu

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim took the blame for his team’s mistakes in marking set pieces, after a 2-3 drubbing against Nottingham Forest in their Premier League clash at home on Saturday. “In the beginning of the game, you suffer on the first play, it’s really hard then to put energy in the team, but we managed to draw the …

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Arsenal corners United to close gap at the top

China Daily

Arsenal's Jurrien Timber celebrates scoring his team's first goal in a 2-0 win over Manchester United in an English Premier League match on Wednesday. REUTERS LONDON — Jurrien Timber and William Saliba scored from corners to give Arsenal a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, cutting the gap with Premier League leader Liverpool and ending …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Arsenal vs Manchester United: Mikel Arteta hails 'corner kings' after 2-0 win

India Today

Arsenal stretched their winning run to four games, securing a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. Despite the absence of injured key defender Gabriel, Arsenal's set-piece threat remained potent, with their corners constantly causing problems for United. Arteta, when asked about his side’s proficiency in dead-ball situations, noted that set pieces are an integral part …

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3 months ago

As Ange Postecoglou feels the heat at Tottenham, SAMI MOKBEL reveals what the dressing room mood is REALLY like, what's changing to fix their big set-piece problem - and why two key summer transfers f

Daily Mail

Ange Postecoglou spent his summer holidaying in the sweltering Greek islands where temperatures can reach 86 degrees. Tottenham have made an indifferent start to the new season under manager Ange Postecoglou Defeat against Arsenal leaves Spurs with four points from their opening four matches Postecoglou remains confident his team are on the right path and stressed the need for calm …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Our ranking of all the games in Germany this summer

New York Times

You will have seen plenty of top 10 lists during this European Championship but how about a top 51? In a quick start to the game, Germany’s threat from corner kicks forced Kasper Schmeichel to make one save after another until Denmark’s pressing and organisation without the ball improved after the 20th minute. Poland’s second goal from a corner kick …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Emma Hayes earns win in USWNT coaching debut; Swanson, Davidson score twice

New York Times

Emma Hayes began her tenure as U.S. women’s national team head coach with a win, as forward Mallory Swanson and defender Tierna Davison scored two goals a piece to lift the U.S. to a 4-0 result over South Korea in front of 19,010 on Saturday in Commerce City, Colorado. “Everybody did what I asked of them.” Swanson’s goals were her …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Set-piece coaches, analysts… and chefs: Your Premier League club’s secret-weapon staff member

New York Times

You know the man all the cameras and microphones point at in the press conference, and what he brings to the table — but do you know the people he relies on? Here, The Athletic’s experts pick out the staff member at each Premier League club you should know about — and explain why. His experience has Goalkeeper coach Inaki …

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1 year ago

How mastering set pieces can be crucial to Premier League survival

New York Times

When Thomas Frank’s Brentford were promoted to the Premier League in the summer of 2021, the Danish head coach and his staff identified three key areas they needed to focus on if they wanted to maintain their place in England’s top division. With a rate of seven goals for every 100 set pieces, Burnley were the Premier League’s most effective …

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1 year ago

Pep Guardiola praises the late Terry Venables’ ‘incredible’ impact on Barcelona and Spanish football

The Hindu

There’s a photograph doing the rounds of Pep Guardiola, then a wide-eyed 15-year-old ball boy, looking up to Terry Venables after the grinning English coach had been hoisted onto the shoulders of two Barcelona players at the Camp Nou. Venables had just guided Barcelona to the European Cup final in 1986, adding to his popularity after leading the Catalan team …

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1 year, 2 months ago

How Luton’s intelligent set pieces earned them a first Premier League win

New York Times

Before Luton Town’s relegation from England’s top division in 1992, their last away point of the season came at Goodison Park in March. “They put a lot of time and energy into them, and they deserve their credit today because that’s what won us the game.” GO DEEPER Townsend's experience proves vital for Luton after 'toughest years' of his life …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Modern dinner set with durability and multiple pieces: September 2023's top 10

Hindustan Times

Modern dinner sets with price offer a stylish and contemporary way to elevate your dining experience. Specifications: Colour- Blue Brand- Larah by Borosil Pattern- Floral Collection Name- All Item Weight- 7450 grams Special Features- Dishwasher safe, chip resistant, microwave safe, Bone- ash free, stackable and light weight. This modern dinner set with price is ₹2193 Specifications: Colour- Silver Brand- Neelam …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Durand Cup 2023 final: Carles Cuadrat working his magic to help East Bengal dream again

The Hindu

The night is the darkest before dawn. READ | Durand Cup 2023: Mohun Bagan beats FC Goa 2-1 in semifinal, sets up Kolkata derby final vs East Bengal The Red and Gold Brigade has razed the aura of Mohun Bagan Super Giant – a team worth double that of East Bengal – in the first Kolkata derby under his charge, …

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1 year, 3 months ago

The 50 greatest Indian action films of all time

Live Mint

If you're a Hindi film fan and watched a fair number of releases in 2022, you might have had an unprecedented thought: when did our action get good? This revenge Western is full of eye-catching action, whether it’s quick scenes like Amitabh Bachchan darting across a bridge as bullets fly or extended set pieces like the Holi raid. The film, …

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1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Set pieces the secret of Sweden’s success as semifinal awaits

The Hindu

Sweden’s rich run of goals from set pieces saw it squeeze out a 2-1 victory over Japan on Friday to set it up for a semifinal against Spain as it continues its chase for a long-awaited first World Cup triumph. A scramble after a free kick saw Amanda Ilestedt score her fourth goal of the tournament - all coming from …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Wendie Renard uses height, timing to give France a critical scoring option at Women’s World Cup

Associated Press

SYDNEY — Sizing up a fifth-ranked France lineup led by Wendie Renard is important for Panama’s players and coaching staff in planning for their Women’s World Cup group finale. Four of Renard’s five career goals at the Women’s World Cup have come from set pieces, including the winner against Brazil last weekend in a pivotal Group F encounter. “I know …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Sweden’s corner kicks causing trouble for opponents in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The Hindu

Sweden has dominated the airspace at the Women’s World Cup with its corner kicks, converting them into two victories and a spot in the knockout round of the tournament. Regardless of what you might think of Sweden’s type of play, you can always look at the details in the game, look at how you can fine-tune,” said Swedish coach Peter …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Premier League 2023-24 draft: Each team gets one pick from Southampton, Leeds or Leicester

New York Times

As the 2022-23 finish line is in sight, it’s nearly time for the summer transfer window. Having one of the best set-piece takers in the world — in a league in which set pieces are more important than ever — could help Rob Edwards’ side maintain their Premier League status. The Southampton forward spent the 2022-23 season on loan at …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Innovation + execution – why corners are so important now in the Premier League

New York Times

In football’s earliest iterations back in the 19th century, corner kicks simply didn’t exist. Looking at 2022-23, its total of 151 goals scored from corners is the most in a single Premier League campaign since 2010-11, which also saw 151, making those two seasons the most prolific since 2007-08. Goals from corners have also been contributing more to the total …

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1 year, 6 months ago

The alternative Premier League awards: Biggest overperformer? Fastest shot? Sweepiest goalkeeper?

New York Times

It’s that time of year again. Manchester City are Premier League champions for the third season running, Erling Haaland has won the Golden Boot, the Premier League’s Player of the Season and the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year, and Kevin De Bruyne has landed the Premier League Playmaker of the Season for the third time in six years. …

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1 year, 11 months ago

How Brentford’s corners bamboozled Liverpool – changing targets and masterful movement

New York Times

If you open the Oxford English Dictionary and search for “set piece”, there is a chance there will soon be a picture of Brentford’s badge alongside the explanation. The fact their previous set-piece coaches, Gianni Vio and Nicolas Jover, have gone on to transform Tottenham and Arsenal’s set pieces in the past two years is an indication of how progressive …

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2 years ago

Spain 1-1 Germany: Super subs Morata and Fullkrug, technical quality and a very high line…

New York Times

A lot of the talk beforehand was about the midfield battle in Spain’s game against Germany but it was two substitute strikers that had the biggest say. In theory, Germany could still go through if Japan beat Spain, but given Spain’s superb goal difference that is highly unlikely. Rodri’s role at centre-back Corrigan: The logic behind playing the Manchester City …

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2 years, 1 month ago

How England can recreate their set-piece brilliance from 2018 and leave their opponents quaking

New York Times

England have evolved significantly over the last four years — they were semi-finalists at the 2018 World Cup and losing finalists at last summer’s European Championship. Across the 2018 World Cup, Euro 2020 and 2022 World Cup qualifying, they scored just once from an inswinging corner — Harry Kane’s scissor kick against Albania in qualification for Qatar. England should bring …

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Manchester United hits Premier League low after conceding against Bournemouth

Sean Dyche gives honest opinion of Arsenal's corner threat as Everton boss prepares to get one over Mikel Arteta in the set piece derby

Man United manager Amorim takes blame for set-piece mistakes after loss to Nottingham Forest

Arsenal corners United to close gap at the top

Arsenal vs Manchester United: Mikel Arteta hails 'corner kings' after 2-0 win

As Ange Postecoglou feels the heat at Tottenham, SAMI MOKBEL reveals what the dressing room mood is REALLY like, what's changing to fix their big set-piece problem - and why two key summer transfers f

Euro 2024: Our ranking of all the games in Germany this summer

Emma Hayes earns win in USWNT coaching debut; Swanson, Davidson score twice

Set-piece coaches, analysts… and chefs: Your Premier League club’s secret-weapon staff member

How mastering set pieces can be crucial to Premier League survival

Pep Guardiola praises the late Terry Venables’ ‘incredible’ impact on Barcelona and Spanish football

How Luton’s intelligent set pieces earned them a first Premier League win

Modern dinner set with durability and multiple pieces: September 2023's top 10

Durand Cup 2023 final: Carles Cuadrat working his magic to help East Bengal dream again

The 50 greatest Indian action films of all time

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Set pieces the secret of Sweden’s success as semifinal awaits

Wendie Renard uses height, timing to give France a critical scoring option at Women’s World Cup

Sweden’s corner kicks causing trouble for opponents in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

Premier League 2023-24 draft: Each team gets one pick from Southampton, Leeds or Leicester

Innovation + execution – why corners are so important now in the Premier League

The alternative Premier League awards: Biggest overperformer? Fastest shot? Sweepiest goalkeeper?

How Brentford’s corners bamboozled Liverpool – changing targets and masterful movement

Spain 1-1 Germany: Super subs Morata and Fullkrug, technical quality and a very high line…

How England can recreate their set-piece brilliance from 2018 and leave their opponents quaking