Nearly one in five Premier League goals this season have come from corners. The actual figure of 18% is the highest proportion in a decade and a 6% jump on last season. Several reasons seem to have contributed to this jump - the types of players recruited, the role of set-piece analysts and the less strict officiating - meaning corners have skewed in the favour of attacking sides. To understand the trends and tactics teams are increasingly using this season, there is no better case study to analyse than Arsenal's opener against Chelsea in their 2-1 Premier League win earlier this month.

Source: BBC March 08, 2026 20:36 UTC