Didier Drogba Offers Strategy Against Arsenal's Set-Piece Dominance

Didier Drogba has proposed a simple strategy to counter Arsenal's effective set-piece routines, which have made them a dominant force in the Premier League, scoring 22 goals from corners since last season. Following their recent victory over Manchester United, where both goals came from set pieces, Drogba suggested placing a player 10 meters in front of the corner taker to disrupt their delivery. Despite the Gunners' reputation as 'the new Stoke City' due to their corner efficiency, no Premier League team has yet implemented Drogba's tactic. Arsenal's set-piece success has been attributed to set-piece coach Nicolas Jover and players like Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka. The potential introduction of a new rule penalizing goalkeepers for time-wasting could further impact Arsenal's corner strategies. Manager Mikel Arteta, however, has emphasized that the team aims for a varied attacking approach beyond just set pieces.