Overview
- Arsenal have scored a Premier League‑high 19 set‑piece goals this season, with Manchester United, Tottenham and Newcastle next on 15.
- Rice says the return stems from long meetings, repeated rehearsals, precise timing and strict execution of detailed routines.
- Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler criticized Arsenal’s blocking movements, saying there is no clear rule and voicing concern about entertainment value.
- Non‑penalty set pieces account for 32.2% of Arsenal’s league goals, aided by delivery from Rice and Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Magalhaes’ aerial strength.
- Rice notes a shift toward a No 8 role and points to emerging partnerships with Martin Zubimendi and Elliot Anderson as improving the team’s balance.