Arsenal rightly earn “Set Piece FC” tag now that Premier League record is on sight
Will Arsenal’s mastery of set pieces take them to the Premier League title? On Sunday, the Gunners beat Chelsea 2-1 at home, with William Saliba then Jurrin Timber scoring, both from corners. This takes the Gunners’ tally to 16 corners in the Premier League this season, equaling the competition’s single-season record.
Most goals from corners in a Premier League season
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Club |
Season Advertisements
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Corner goals |
PL finish |
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Arsenal |
2025/26 |
16 |
To be confirmed |
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Arsenal |
2023/24 |
16 |
2nd |
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Brom West |
2016/17 Advertisements
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16 |
10th |
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Oldham Athletic |
1992/93 |
16 |
19th |
Mikel Arteta’s side have now equaled the record jointly held by Joe Royle’s Oldham, Tony Pulis’ West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal themselves from two seasons ago. With nine matches remaining, most expect the Gunners to break that number of 16, perhaps surpassing it as soon as Wednesday night at Brighton.
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Set goals have become a key part of Arteta’s side, particularly when it comes to opening a game against low blocks. Sunday was the ninth time the Gunners had broken the deadlock via a corner, equaling the Premier League record held by Southampton in 1994/95.
Times Arsenal led 1-0 via corner in PL 2025/26
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August 17. Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal. Riccardo Calafiori 13′.
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August 23. Arsenal 5-0 Leeds United. Jurrin Bois 34′.
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September 13. Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest. Martin Zubimendi 32′.
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October 18. Fulham 0-1 Arsenal. Léandro Trossard 58′.
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November 1. Burnley 0-2 Arsenal. Viktor Gykeres 14′.
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December 13. Arsenal 2-1 Wolves. Sam Johnstone OG 70′.
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December 30. Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa. Gabriel 48′.
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January 31. Leeds United 0-4 Arsenal. Martin Zubimendi 27′.
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March 1. Arsenal-Chelsea 2-1. William Saliba 21′,
In the nine matches where Arsenal led 1-0 via a corner, they continued to win, with their mastery of set pieces allowing them to continue their quest for the title. This is often used as a criticism against Arteta and his team, but credit should be given to Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka for their masterful displays, while Gabriel, Saliba, Timber and others deserve credit for their ability to attack the ball in the penalty area.
Arteta has said he wants Arsenal to be the best in everything, with set pieces being an important part of that mantra as they make such a difference to any team. Furthermore, with the Gunners fighting on many fronts, with their next six matches taking place in four different competitions, it is impossible to play free-flowing, laissez-faire football all the time, much to the chagrin of the neutrals.
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As long as Arsenal continue to score goals from corners, fans will continue to chant “set piece, ol ol” with charge and pride, hoping it will lead them to glory.
This article was originally published on www.paininthearsenal.com as Arsenal deservedly claim the ‘Set Piece FC’ title now that the Premier League record is in sight.