The Premier League has come in for criticism from one of its own players amid the current trend of set-piece domination. League leaders Arsenal have come under fire from outsiders for their set-piece focus - with Mikel Arteta's side having scored 19 goals directly from corners, free-kicks or throw-ins. That tally is the most in the English top flight this season with Newcastle second on the list, having scored five fewer set-pieces. Speaking on the Zack Nani Foot & Live podcast, Tel didn't hold back - brandishing the Premier League a 'zoo'. 'I'll tell you the truth, yes, it's [the Premier League] not a spectacle,' he said.

Source: Daily Mail March 10, 2026 16:22 UTC