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'Is this man ruining football?' - Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover sensationally targeted by foreign newspaper over football's 'corner-kick hype' | Goal.com UK
- Swiss newspaper Blick questioned Nicolas Jover’s influence after Arsenal’s rise in dead-ball goals this season.
- Arsenal have scored 21 of 58 Premier League goals from set pieces, the most in the league this season.
- The article links Jover to a bonus tied to Arsenal scoring from set pieces.
- Blick describes a tactic where players press the goalkeeper to enable cross opportunities.
- Arteta defended Arsenal’s set-piece approach, aiming for excellence in all areas of the game.
- Arsenal’s latest fixture, a 2-1 win against Chelsea, featured all goals from set pieces.
- Liverpool coach Arne Slot criticized the Premier League’s over-reliance on set pieces in comments cited by Blick.
- The Blick article referenced quotes from Slot about the Premier League’s style and its enjoyment value.
- Arsenal manager Arteta aims to be best in every aspect and seeks clear rules on time-wasting for corners.
- Arsenal prepare to face Brighton after the Chelsea win as the season continues.
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