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Arsenal’s Defence and Set-Piece Surge Power Renewed Title Belief

Arteta says defensive stinginess with set-piece gains increases Arsenal’s title chances.

Overview

  • Arsenal have conceded three Premier League goals to date and lead the table going into Sunday’s match against Crystal Palace.
  • Across all competitions, they have allowed three goals in their first 12 matches, with nine clean sheets including three in the Champions League.
  • Set pieces have become a major weapon, with 10 Premier League goals from dead-ball situations in eight games, the fastest double‑digit tally in competition history.
  • Arteta credits a clear culture and specialist work under set‑piece coach Nicolas Jover, alongside a settled core featuring David Raya plus the Saliba–Gabriel partnership.
  • Crystal Palace visit the Emirates next, a fixture framed by last season’s 2-2 draw and a reunion for summer signing Eberechi Eze against his former club.