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Set Piece FC vs. Man United - Sunday's stand out play.

Neil Mac
Jan 11, 2025
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  • Arsenal’s elite set-piece prowess is the big angle here. Utd rank 18th for chances allowed per 90 from set-pieces and Arsenal caused them plenty of problems only a month ago.

  • Arsenal have averaged 0.68xG p90 from set-pieces this season which is more than double the league average.

  • Man Utd’s league record against Top 6 sides is concerning: they’ve won just 2 of their last 10 and lost their last 4 visits to the Emirates, conceding at least 2 goals in each of those outings.

  • Arsenal in contrast have won 9 of their last 10 matches against teams in the bottom half with 24 goals scored and only 7 conceded (Man Utd 13th)

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