Arsenal have regained their five-point lead in the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Chelsea.
The victory came courtesy of two well-worked corner routines, with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber scoring the goals. According to BBC Sport, this was the ninth time in the Premier League this season that Arsenal have scored a match-winning goal from a corner.
Arsenal's set-piece prowess has been a significant factor in their title challenge, with the team scoring 16 goals from corners this season. As reported by BBC Radio 5 Live, former title winner Chris Sutton noted that Arsenal's reliance on set-pieces has raised questions about the manner in which they are winning games.
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Team Performance and Statistics
Arsenal's forward Viktor Gyokeres has started to find the net in recent weeks, with 10 league goals to his name. The team's goals from set-pieces have been vital, with Brazilian defender Gabriel directly involved in 25 Premier League goals.
Coach and Player Comments
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta stated, "It's not ugly, you have to play the game that is there for you to play, and against Chelsea, you know exactly the game you're going to play." Former Everton midfielder Leon Osman added that if set-pieces are a strength, teams should utilize them, as it is an effective way to score goals.
Upcoming Matches and Title Race
Arsenal will have to navigate the tension of the title race with just nine matches left in their bid to win a first league title since 2004. As Arteta noted, every team is working on their set-pieces, and Arsenal will need to continue to adapt and improve to stay ahead.
