Mikel Arteta says he is upset that Arsenal do not score more goals from corners. The debate on whether set-pieces are ruining modern football has been raging this week, with Liverpool boss Arne Slot revealing on Monday that he no longer enjoys watching some Premier League matches. Arsenal are the corner kings this season with 16 goals coming from them, including both in Sunday’s win over Chelsea. But despite criticism about the Gunners’ tactics from some quarters – pundit Chris Sutton claimed Arsenal will be the “ugliest” Premier League title winners should they go on to clinch it – Arteta was unapologetic. “I would like to play with three players extra in my own half to get some beautiful football and play always against a free man.

Source: Irish Examiner March 03, 2026 16:12 UTC