Set-pieces News
Latest articles and news about Set-pieces on AXL Media.
Latest Articles
- Harry Maguire Brands £70m Teammate Casemiro the Best Aerial Attacker He Has Ever Seen
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Sports
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has hailed Casemiro’s elite aerial ability following the Brazilian’s decisive opening goal in the 2-1 victory over Brentford. Maguire, who p...
- Paul Scholes Claims Bukayo Saka ‘Looks Lost’ as Manchester City Secure Carabao Cup Final Victory Over Arsenal
Published: Mar 25, 2026
Section: Sports
Following Manchester City’s 2-0 triumph over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final, Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has highlighted Bukayo Saka’s declining form within Mikel Artet...
- Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry Question Why Neutral Fans Prefer Manchester City Dominance Over Arsenal Premier League Title
Published: Mar 17, 2026
Section: Sports
Pundits Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry have addressed a perceived lack of neutral support for Arsenal as they sit nine points clear at the top of the table. Despite the Gunners'...
- Hjulmand Reveals Nicolas Jover’s Pointed Touchline Remark After Leverkusen Use Arsenal’s Own Set-Piece Tactics To Secure Draw
Published: Mar 12, 2026
Section: Sports
Bayer Leverkusen manager Kasper Hjulmand has detailed a brief exchange with Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover during their Champions League clash. After questioning the legalit...
- Tottenham’s Mathys Tel Backs Arne Slot in Scathing ‘Boring’ Assessment of Arsenal’s Tactical Efficiency
Published: Mar 11, 2026
Section: Sports
Tottenham forward Mathys Tel has sided with Liverpool manager Arne Slot in a blunt critique of the Premier League’s current state, labeling the division "boring" and overly structu...
- Wayne Rooney Defends ‘Brilliant’ Arsenal Against Functional Style Criticism with Comparison to 2013 Manchester United Title Winners
Published: Mar 10, 2026
Section: Sports
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has labeled the ongoing criticism of Arsenal’s playing style as "unfair," arguing that Mikel Arteta’s tactical pragmatism is a valid path to P...
- Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler labeled a spanner by critics following controversial comments on Arsenals tactics
Published: Mar 5, 2026
Section: Sports
Football commentators and fans have reacted sharply to Fabian Hurzelers critique of Arsenals defensive style, with some describing the Brighton boss as a hypocrite. The backlash fo...
- Ruud Gullit and Fabian Hurzeler condemn Arsenal tactics following controversial victory over Chelsea
Published: Mar 3, 2026
Section: Sports
Netherlands legend Ruud Gullit has labeled the recent Premier League clash between Arsenal and Chelsea a garbage match, criticizing a lack of creativity in the modern game. Meanwhi...
- Pep Guardiola backs Arne Slot regarding concerns over Arsenal reliance on set piece tactics
Published: Mar 3, 2026
Section: Sports
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed qualified support for comments made by Liverpool head coach Arne Slot regarding the prevalence of set pieces in the Premier Leag...
- Arsenal set piece coach Nicolas Jover negotiates performance bonus as club matches historic corner goal records
Published: Mar 3, 2026
Section: Sports
Details have emerged regarding a unique bonus clause in Nicolas Jover's contract extension at Arsenal tied to goals from dead-ball situations. The tactical specialist has led the G...
- Arsenal supporters defend clubs set piece tactics following media criticism over physical play and dark arts
Published: Mar 3, 2026
Section: Sports
Arsenal fans have responded to a wave of media scrutiny regarding the teams reliance on set piece goals and physical interactions in the penalty box. Supporters argue that Mikel Ar...
- Arsenal and Everton Tactics Under Fire as Premier League Critics Slam Set-Piece Clashes as Embarrassing Spectacle
Published: Feb 26, 2026
Section: Sports
A growing chorus of football observers has condemned the increasingly physical and confrontational nature of set-piece routines during the recent fixture between Arsenal and Everto...