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2 months, 2 weeks ago

The stats that show Arsenal's growing reliance on set pieces and the concerning trend that highlights why Mikel Arteta MUST sign a new striker

If ever there was a game that showed Arsenal are in desperate need of a proven striker, then Sunday's FA Cup defeat against 10-men Manchester United was the perfect example. Arsenal's FA Cup journey was ended by rivals Manchester United as they crashed out at the third round on penalties The stats show Mikel Arteta and his set-piece coach Nicolas …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Amorim says Manchester United ‘didn’t lose because of set pieces’, takes responsibility of loss to Bournemouth

The Hindu

Ruben Amorim took the responsibility of Manchester United’s 0-3 loss to Bournemouth at home and refused to attribute the defeat to his side’s failure to defend set pieces. “We didn’t lose because of set pieces, we lost because we didn’t score the chances we created, just like against Tottenham,” Amorim told reporters after the match. Bournemouth’s first goal came from …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Manchester United hits Premier League low after conceding against Bournemouth

The Hindu

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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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Man City 1 Man Utd 2 – Amad’s genius, Nunes’ errors and Amorim’s set-piece problem

New York Times

Amad scored a brilliant late winner in the Manchester derby shortly after earning the penalty that had put Ruben Amorim’s team level as Manchester City crumbled in the closing stages at the Etihad Stadium. In their absence, United fell behind when Josko Gvardiol headed in from a short corner in the 36th minute, worsening United’s awful record for set-piece goals …

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3 months, 2 weeks 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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3 months, 3 weeks ago

The major flaw holding Man United's defence back, Ruud van Nistelrooy extends hot streak to 21 games and why Enzo Maresca is so wrong about Chelsea: PREMIER LEAGUE THINGS WE LEARNED

Daily Mail

The annual Game of the Year between Tottenham and Chelsea once again delivered as Manchester City and Arsenal dropped more costly points in their faltering title bids. Superb Cole Palmer inspired Chelsea to a 4-3 comeback win against Tottenham on Sunday night Chelsea closed the gap on Arne Slot's Liverpool, whose match against Everton was postponed Meanwhile, perennial champions Man …

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3 months, 3 weeks 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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3 months, 3 weeks 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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4 months ago

West Ham put in a performance that has not been seen all season... their 2-0 win at Newcastle was not the neatest but the Hammers fought for both themselves and Julen Lopetegui, writes JAMES SHARPE

Daily Mail

The final few West Ham fans shuffled through the ticket barriers at Newcastle train station on Tuesday lunchtime with sore heads, sore throats and high spirits. When Mail Sport messaged one club executive on the train up to ask if the Hammers might just nick a result, they replied: ‘Depends which West Ham turns up!’ That’s the thing, though. The …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid’s internal tensions: 25 injuries, concerns over running stats and divisive Pintus

New York Times

Real Madrid thrashed Osasuna 4-0 last weekend but the game summed up their misfortunes this season. Among other things, The Athletic has learned: Physical trainer Antonio Pintus has become a divisive figure behind the scenes, with some of his approaches considered to be old-fashioned Some in the dressing room aren’t pleased by the media attention he has garnered in recent …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Van Nistelrooy, Hake and the roles of Ten Hag’s Manchester United coaching staff

New York Times

Among the bright yellow inflatable training dummies at Carrington’s pitches, Manchester United’s goalkeepers lie flat on their stomachs, ready to pounce, before quickly turning over and racing to coloured cones. Ruud van Nistelrooy, Ten Hag’s other assistant, chats to defenders Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans, while first-team coach Andreas Georgson talks to fellow Scandinavians Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof. “They …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Lucy Bronze: My game in my words

New York Times

This article is the latest in our My Game In My Words 2024 series. And just like, ‘If I get it back in the box, if I don’t score, someone else will.’ Funnily enough, that’s what happened for Chloe Kelly’s goal in the final. In this game, it was building a relationship with her because she’s a winger who leaves …

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6 months, 1 week 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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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ange Postecoglou insists he ‘always wins’ trophies in second year after Arsenal defeat

The Independent

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ange Postecoglou has insisted that he “always wins” …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Nottingham Forest season preview: Murillo excitement and a chance for Nuno to make his mark

New York Times

It doesn’t seem that long ago since Nottingham Forest won promotion from the Championship play-off final at Wembley — but, on Saturday, they kick off their third consecutive season in the Premier League. Forest also want another winger — they still hope to agree a deal to sign Ramon Sosa from Argentinian side Talleres — as well as potentially in …

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8 months, 2 weeks 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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9 months, 4 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, 1 week ago

Brentford confirm departure of set piece expert Bernardo Cueva with Chelsea 'agreeing a £750,000 deal' to add the coach to their backroom staff next season

Daily Mail

Brentford have confirmed the departure of set piece expert Bernardo Cueva, who will make the move across west London to join Chelsea. Brentford have confirmed the departure of Bernardo Cueva ahead of his move to Chelsea Cueva has been credited with masterminding set pieces during his time at Brentford 'His first season ended with promotion to the Premier League, and …

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11 months ago

Ange Postecoglou insists Tottenham DON'T have a problem with defending set pieces despite conceding twice from corners in dramatic defeat by Arsenal - and he admits 'there's a lot more than that to fi

Daily Mail

Tottenham head coach Ange Postecolgou is adamant his side do not have a problem with defending set pieces after his side fell to a North London Derby defeat. Ange Postecoglou has insisted Tottenham do not have issues defending set pieces Spurs conceded twice from corners in their 3-2 defeat by title-chasing arch rivals Arsenal 'For us it's about focusing on …

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1 year, 1 month 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, 2 months ago

Alfie Doughty’s deliveries are keeping Luton Town in the hunt for Premier League survival

New York Times

When Alfie Doughty was 18 he was sent on loan from Charlton Athletic to Kingstonian in the Isthmian League. Now he is 24 and has not only helped Luton Town get promoted to the Premier League but has become one of their standout players in England’s top flight. GO DEEPER How mastering set pieces can be crucial to Premier League …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Why Newcastle are so bad away from home this season

New York Times

“If we had one answer, we’d have solved it a long time ago.” Newcastle United’s away form is perplexing everyone, even — as the above quote shows — their head coach Eddie Howe. Newcastle’s points differential between home matches and away ones is +2.04, with an average of 2.67 points per game at St James’ Park and 0.63 on the …

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1 year, 3 months 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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The stats that show Arsenal's growing reliance on set pieces and the concerning trend that highlights why Mikel Arteta MUST sign a new striker

Amorim says Manchester United ‘didn’t lose because of set pieces’, takes responsibility of loss to Bournemouth

Manchester United hits Premier League low after conceding against Bournemouth

Man City 1 Man Utd 2 – Amad’s genius, Nunes’ errors and Amorim’s set-piece problem

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

The major flaw holding Man United's defence back, Ruud van Nistelrooy extends hot streak to 21 games and why Enzo Maresca is so wrong about Chelsea: PREMIER LEAGUE THINGS WE LEARNED

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

West Ham put in a performance that has not been seen all season... their 2-0 win at Newcastle was not the neatest but the Hammers fought for both themselves and Julen Lopetegui, writes JAMES SHARPE

Real Madrid’s internal tensions: 25 injuries, concerns over running stats and divisive Pintus

Van Nistelrooy, Hake and the roles of Ten Hag’s Manchester United coaching staff

Lucy Bronze: My game in my words

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

Ange Postecoglou insists he ‘always wins’ trophies in second year after Arsenal defeat

Nottingham Forest season preview: Murillo excitement and a chance for Nuno to make his mark

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

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

Brentford confirm departure of set piece expert Bernardo Cueva with Chelsea 'agreeing a £750,000 deal' to add the coach to their backroom staff next season

Ange Postecoglou insists Tottenham DON'T have a problem with defending set pieces despite conceding twice from corners in dramatic defeat by Arsenal - and he admits 'there's a lot more than that to fi

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

Alfie Doughty’s deliveries are keeping Luton Town in the hunt for Premier League survival

Why Newcastle are so bad away from home this season

How mastering set pieces can be crucial to Premier League survival