Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, stated that Premier League teams must adapt to the increasing threat of set pieces, responding to comments from Liverpool's manager, Arne Slot.

• Arsenal has been humorously dubbed "Set Piece FC" due to their effectiveness from dead ball situations.
• Guardiola emphasized adaptability, stating, "you have to adapt and it's part of the game."
• Manchester City is currently five points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal with a game in hand, with the title race entering a decisive phase.