Guardiola says Premier League teams must adapt to set-piece threat
Pep Guardiola said teams must adapt to deal with set pieces after Liverpool manager Arne Slot spoke about how they were sucking some of the "joy" out of the Premier League...
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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.
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