Arsenal players celebrate their win against Fulham (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Burnley manager Scott Parker defended Arsenal against criticism of their set-piece style.
He also suggested that they are a quality team and are not completely reliant on set pieces.
Arsenal have been criticized too much for their reliance on set pieces this season. They performed exceptionally well in that department, contributing valuable goals.
But Parker believes set-pieces are not the only reason Arsenal are top of the table. He believes they are a top team and are performing at a high level. There is no doubt that Arsenal have a talented team and they have been exceptional this season.
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Parker said: “Arsenal aren’t just about set-pieces. If you think you’re at the top of the league just because you score from corners, you don’t understand football.”
🚨 Scott Parker: Arsenal aren’t just about set pieces. If you think scoring from the corners is the only way to be at the top of the league, you don’t understand football. 👀 pic.twitter.com/eOJhDxnuaN
— Caughtoffside (@caughtoffside) October 30, 2025
Arsenal are favorites
Judging from their past results, there is no doubt that they will be the favorites to win the league. They have come close to winning the Premier League in recent seasons and this looks like their best chance to go all the way.
Defending champions Liverpool were in very poor form, and Manchester City were also inconsistent. Arsenal are certainly the best team in the country at the moment and will be aiming to go all the way and win the title.
Despite criticism of their style of football, they have accumulated important results, but have been very difficult to break through defensively. There is no doubt that they deserve to be at the top right now.
