Corner Masters: Drogba offers simple solution to stop Arsenal from scoring from set-pieces

Corner Masters: Drogba offers simple solution to stop Arsenal from scoring from set-pieces

Hassan Abdulsalam 12:30 - 07.12.2024

Drogba scored a total of eight goals against Arsenal in the Premier League during his career.

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has offered a straightforward solution to help rival teams stop Arsenal's deadly set-piece routines.

Didier Drogba was Chelsea's Champions League hero in 2012 (Credit: Imago)

The Gunners have been incredibly effective from set-pieces this season, scoring numerous goals from corners.

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Arsenal has been so confident with set-pieces this season; Arteta's team scored two goals against Manchester United in a 2-0 win at the Emirates.

How to stop Arsenal from scoring corners - Drogba

Didier Drogba, who scored a total of eight goals against Arsenal in the Premier League during his career detailed how teams can stop the Gunners from scoring from corners.

"Put someone in front of the corner taker 10m away and tell him to jump so the corner taker won’t be able to deliver a good ball. Then you ask your goalkeeper to take all the sloppy balls and ask your defenders to protect him," Drogba suggested via Yahoo Sport.

Didier Drogba celebrates Chelsea's Premier League victory in 2010 (Credit: Imago)

Meanwhile, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed that his team worked more on their set pieces in order to convert from.

"We aim to be effective from every phase of play, not just set-pieces. Last season, we scored the most goals in this club’s history because of the variety in our attacking approach. We want to create magical, individual moments as well," Arteta said.

The next task for Arsenal is to face Fulham in a London derby.

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