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Andoni Iraola opens up on Liverpool set-piece defending improvement ahead of ultimate test

Andoni Iraola previews Sunday's game with Arsenal and what his Liverpool need to do to beat the Premier League champions…

By Paul Gorst · Liverpool Echo

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 1:00 AM

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Andoni Iraola addressed Liverpool's improved set-piece defending ahead of hosting Arsenal at Anfield.
Assistant coaches Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper manage Liverpool's defensive set pieces alongside analytical staff.
Iraola highlighted Ronald Araujo's physicality at right-back as a major asset in dealing with dead-ball threats.

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Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola highlighted his team's improved set-piece defending ahead of facing Mikel Arteta's Arsenal on Sunday. Iraola noted that assistant coaches Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper oversee set plays with analysts, preparing to counter an Arsenal side that scored 25 set-piece goals last season.

Liverpool's backline has gained physical resilience through Ronald Araujo playing at right-back alongside Virgil van Dijk and Jeremy Jacquet. Iraola acknowledged Araujo adds defensive height despite limiting attacking output as Liverpool aim to secure a statement victory at Anfield.

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