Set Pieces
Arsenal beats Chelsea 2-1 to restore five-point Premier League lead
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Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over 10-man Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on March 1, 2026, restoring their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League. William Saliba and Jurrien Timber scored from set pieces, despite Chelsea's own-goal equalizer and Pedro Neto's red card. The result boosted Arsenal's title charge, dropped Chelsea to sixth amid pundit doubts over their Champions League hopes, and saw Liverpool rise to fifth after beating West Ham.
Mikel Arteta has defended Arsenal's approach to set-pieces following criticism from rival managers after his team's 2-1 victory over Chelsea. The Gunners scored both goals from corners in the match, marking the ninth time this season they have netted a match-winning goal from such situations. Managers including Michael Carrick and Fabian Hurzeler have raised concerns over physicality and time-wasting in the Premier League.
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Liverpool secured a 5-2 victory over West Ham United in the Premier League on February 28, 2026, at Anfield, moving up to fifth place level on points with Manchester United. Goals from Hugo Ekitike, Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister, and Cody Gakpo, plus an own goal by Axel Disasi, gave the hosts the win despite a second-half fightback from the visitors. The result leaves West Ham in the relegation zone, two points from safety.
Arsenal thrashed Atlético Madrid 4-0 in a Champions League match in London, showcasing dominance in set pieces. Two of the four goals came from dead-ball situations, exposing Simeone's team's weaknesses. The Argentine coach admitted the Gunners' superiority, highlighting Atlético's poor away record.
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Arsenal delivered a statement performance in the Champions League, thrashing Atletico Madrid 4-0 at the Emirates Stadium with four second-half goals in 13 minutes. Viktor Gyokeres ended his goal drought with a quickfire brace, while Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli also scored, extending Arsenal's perfect start to three wins and four clean sheets. The result moves the Gunners to third in the league phase standings.