“Set piece again, me, me…”
It’s a regular option for Arsenal fans, and even after they start the season, that’s right – yes – another set piece goal.
It was a goal that reinforced the idea that Mikel Arteta’s side was the Premier League set piece king, is that accurate?
TNT Sports is looking into data from last season to provide several benchmarks for 20 teams on top flights this season. And what it shows is like a surprise…
Surprise package is on top
When you start with Bayindir’s blunder, start with the corner.
Arsenal may have scored the most goals from corners in the 2024/25 Premier League season, but perhaps a true reflection of the team’s prowess in this field is to assess who scored the highest percentage from the total awarded.
And…drum roll…the team that was most efficient from the corner last season…clining from 6.4% of the corners awarded at Crystal Palace.
Arsenal didn’t even make the appearance as runner-up. Nottingham Forest was 6.3%, with Gunners (5.6%) in third place, falling below the full top five.
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Amorim tells Bay Indeal to “use your hands” when the error leads to Arsenal’s winner
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Free Kick
Looking at the total goals scored from last season’s free kicks, Everton was a big winner with eight goals.
However, Arsenal managed to score three goals third.
It was more than Liverpool and Manchester City. He scored only one point each from the free kick.
Total set piece goal
Finally, we came to the final tally, with a 3-way tie at the top.
And for those who want a more rounded picture with penalties in it, it is Brighton & Hove Albion who takes honour on the palace.
* Includes goals from throw-in
So, as the 2025/26 season progresses, any team can do it.
We’ll be back in 10 months with the answer…
