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Arsenal Dominates Set-Piece Scoring; Chelsea's Tactics Under Fire

2/4/2026

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Arsenal leads Europe in scoring from set-pieces.
Chelsea deployed a tactic in Carabao Cup semi-final by sending three players forward during corners to counter Arsenal's set-piece threat.
Arsenal won 1-0 and advanced to the EFL Cup final, prompting discussion about whether teams will adopt similar tactics.
Shay Given, former player, urged teams to innovate against Arsenal's set-piece strategy.
Jamie Redknapp criticized Chelsea's approach, noting Enzo Fernandez struggled to mark Gabriel.

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Arsenal leads Europe in scoring from set-pieces.
Chelsea deployed a tactic in Carabao Cup semi-final by sending three players forward during corners to counter Arsenal's set-piece threat.
Arsenal won 1-0 and advanced to the EFL Cup final, prompting discussion about whether teams will adopt similar tactics.
Shay Given, former player, urged teams to innovate against Arsenal's set-piece strategy.
Jamie Redknapp criticized Chelsea's approach, noting Enzo Fernandez struggled to mark Gabriel.