Arsenal could face challenges this season due to a new rule change regarding set-pieces in the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta’s side has excelled in scoring from set pieces, with many of their goals from such situations last season.
Equally impressive has been their ability to defend against set pieces, which has contributed to their solid defensive record over the past two seasons.
A key factor in Arsenal’s defensive success has been their ability to effectively hold, block, and obstruct opponents in the box during set-pieces—tactics that have largely gone unpunished by officials.
However, this is set to change. According to The Times, referees will now be instructed to be more stringent in penalising holding, blocking, and obstructing during set-pieces.
Teams that rely heavily on these tactics to disrupt opponents could find themselves penalised more frequently than in previous seasons.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Every team tries to get smart and get around the rules without being punished to achieve their goals.
We are no different; we expect our boys to adapt to these changes and defend well.
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On the contrary, it’s a rule that could work in our favor if you ask me, just look back on how nervous opposition gets when the German and Magahlase bearing down in their box.
For me, you should be able to stand where you want forcing opponents to go around you they can move in front of you or stay behind you it’s their choice so I don’t get the blocking and obstructing part like you should be able to do a Ben White and stand in front of the keeper I don’t get why they’d penalize that So what are you supposed to do just let everyone have a clear path towards the ball