Brighton's Hurzeler: Tougher Set-Piece Rules Needed

0:00On March 3rd, Bryan manager Fabian Herzeler wants tougher rules on set pieces in the Premier League. He's pointing fingers at Arsenal, who lead the league and faces team on Wednesday. Herzeler says the gunners often take more than one minute on corners, especially when ahead, slowing down the game. Stats back up his complaints, with Arsenal averaging over 44 seconds per corner restart, nearly 50% longer than rivals like Chelsea. They've scored 16 league goals from corners this season alone. Powering their title push, and nine match winning ones so far. Fans deserve better value for their tickets, Herzeler argues, pushing for more actual playing time instead of endless delays. Matches should feel like real football events, not dragged out with the ball out of play for minutes on end. Other managers echo some concerns. Everton's David Moise calls Arsenal pioneers of blocking tactics, while Manchester United's Michael Carrick says, penalty area scrums have gone too. Far. Liverpool's Arn Slot finds games less joyful now, though Manchester City's Pep Guardiola says teams must adapt to the trend.

1:06Set piece goals have surged this season, with 138 already, topping last year's total. Brighton boasts high ball and playtime at over 56%, just ahead of Arsenal, but everyone knows adapting to these routines is key to. competing