Arsenal don show say dem get one major issue wey fit affect their Premier League title charge this season. Latest data don reveal say the Gunners dey take the longest time to restart games from corners compared to every other team for England top flight.
This week, Arsenal fans and pundits don still dey shook after Mikel Arteta side somehow throw away 2-0 lead against Wolverhampton Wanderers, ending the game 2-2 at Molineux.
Even though Arsenal dey five points ahead of second-placed Manchester City, Pep Guardiola side still get game in hand, plus dem go host Arsenal for the Emirates in April, wey fit swing the title race sharply.
Arsenal Set Piece Issue – Why E Matter
Fans don accuse Arteta of depending too much on defensive tactics to win matches. Many pundits insist say this strategy dey blunt Arsenal attack, and na one of the reasons why dem dey drop points sometimes.
Opta report show say Arsenal don take 117 minutes to restart games from corners this season – highest in Premier League – and dem get longest average delay of 44 seconds per corner restart.
This focus on set pieces no be coincidence. The Premier League don become very tactical, with smaller teams able to grab points from big clubs by defending deep, using physicality, and hitting fast on counter-attacks. Arsenal dey try reduce risks by moving ball to wide areas instead of central zones wey fit dey dangerous if possession lost.
Even though this style limit the club’s ability to create goals from open play consistently, their deadly threat from set pieces don help keep them in the title race.
Arteta Future – Will He Survive If Arsenal Miss Title?
Historical context dey clear: When Arsenal dey chase Champions League spot in 2021-22, dem finish fifth behind Tottenham despite four-point advantage with three games left. For 2022-23, dem show potential but still fail to win six of final eight games, including draws against West Ham and Southampton and losses to Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest.
Even for 2023-24, Arteta side sit back against Man City for Etihad and settle for one point, but dem finish just two points behind first-placed Citizens. Many pundits argue say dem suppose push for full three points for that clash.
After finishing second in 2024-25, another near-miss this season fit make club hierarchy begin question Arteta future seriously. If Arsenal fail to win the Premier League again, pressure go mount, and the head coach go need to address not just tactics but his ability to push the team over the line.
For now, Arsenal dey strong defensively and still dey set up for title push, but corners and set-piece restart delay na clear signal say Arteta must sharpen his approach if dem really wan lift the trophy.
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