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Mikel Arteta Suggests Fix as Arsenal Benefit From Premier League Set-Piece Boom

“If all the managers agree you cannot defend man-to-man… you’re going to have a different league,” Arteta said as set-piece dominance reshapes the Premier League. Arsenal have scored 21 dead-ball goals, five more than any rival. The Gunners boss called long throws easy to police with a time limit, but said man-marking is the bigger issue driving the trend.