Ruben Amorim claims Arsenal wingers Bukayo Saka Gabriel Martinelli play for corners after seeing Manchester United downed by more set-piece goals.
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Gunners deadly from dead-ball situationsRed Devils found that out to their costArteta's side still in Premier League title raceFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱GettyWHAT HAPPENED?
The Gunners have mastered the art of scoring from dead-ball situations, with Mikel Arteta’s side adding another important attacking string to their bow. Those qualities were highlighted once again during a Premier League clash with United at Emirates Stadium.
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Arsenal prevailed 2-0 on the night, with both of their goals coming from corners – as Jurrien Timber and William Saliba found the target. Arteta is understandably encouraging his side to play to their strengths, with opponents unable to handle the threat that they pose from set-pieces.
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New United boss Amorim had no answer to Arsenal’s dead-ball wizardry, telling reporters of how the Gunners are happy to see open-play crosses knocked behind: “On every occasion Saka and Martinelli has one against one, they go outside, they cross. They know if the cross is going well, they can score. If it is a corner, they can score.”
WHAT NEXT?
Arsenal’s rivals really should know what to expect by now, as the north London outfit have been dominating from corners for some time. Stopping them is proving tricky, though, with Arteta’s side sitting third in the Premier League table – seven points behind leaders Liverpool.
