Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
The Guardian · 2026-03-02 · archive
Jordan Pickford’s ‘best save ever’, Antoine Semenyo’s shifting mentality and Liverpool’s set-piece threat growsPremier League top scorers: check the latest standingsArsenal won the battle of set pieces, beating Chelsea 2-1 to keep Manchester City at bay. In a game that offered few clearcut chances from open play, it was a familiar story of Arsenal overpowering their opponents from corner kicks. Gabriel bullied Reece James to set up William Saliba for their first goal and Jurriën Timber punished a flailing Robert Sánchez for their second. Mikel Arteta’s side have equalled the record for the most goals scored from corners in a...
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West Ham United’s divisional rivals recently showcased the tactical importance of set-piece routines during the latest round of Premier League fixtures. Arsenal defeated Chelsea two-one, scoring twice from corner kicks. This display of physical dominance allowed the North London side to equal a record for goals scored from such situations. Elsewhere, Liverpool’s offensive threat from dead-ball scenarios grew, while Jordan Pickford and Antoine Semenyo provided standout individual contributions for their clubs. These results illustrate the diverse challenges the Hammers face in the top flight, as opponents increasingly rely on specialized tactics to break deadlocks in closely contested fixtures.
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