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Mikel Arteta has a theory on Arsenal’s set pieces after not scoring a single one all season

Rival fans who moaned about Arsenal scoring from set pieces have all been very quiet this season. The Gunners were the best team in the…

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 8:00 AM
Mikel Arteta has a theory on Arsenal’s set pieces after not scoring a single one all season
Key Things to Know
  • Mikel Arteta attributes Arsenal's lack of set-piece goals this season to bad luck rather than poor execution.
  • Arsenal have failed to score from a corner or free-kick in their first eight games across all competitions.
  • The Gunners have scored 15 of their 16 total goals from open play, plus one penalty by Bukayo Saka.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Mikel Arteta remains optimistic about Arsenal's set-piece routines despite the club failing to score from a corner or free-kick across their opening eight matches in all competitions this season. The manager argued that his squad has executed set pieces better than last season, pointing to bad luck as the reason behind the current goal drought.

Arteta believes that maintaining their current quality and frequency of set-piece situations will eventually lead to strong goal numbers throughout the campaign. Arsenal previously scored 15 of their 16 goals from open play ahead of their upcoming match against Leeds United.

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