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Brentford Dominates Premier League with Long Throw-In Strategy

12/4/2025

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Brentford leads the Premier League in long throw-ins, with three goals from 70 attempts this season.
Six teams have scored from long throw-ins in the first 13 matches, matching last season's total.
Thomas Grønnemark, specialist coach, has driven Brentford's approach, stressing skilled throwers and players capitalizing in the box.
The tactic risks counter-attacks, as seen in Arsenal's recent match against Burnley.

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Brentford leads the Premier League in long throw-ins, with three goals from 70 attempts this season.
Six teams have scored from long throw-ins in the first 13 matches, matching last season's total.
Thomas Grønnemark, specialist coach, has driven Brentford's approach, stressing skilled throwers and players capitalizing in the box.
The tactic risks counter-attacks, as seen in Arsenal's recent match against Burnley.