Leverkusen coach questions legality of Arsenal's set-piece tactics
Bayer Leverkusen coach Kasper Hjulmand questioned whether Champions League opponent Arsenal's set-piece tactics are legal ahead of Wednesday's last-16 first-leg tie in Germany...
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Bayer Leverkusen coach Kasper Hjulmand has questioned the legality of Arsenal's set-piece tactics ahead of their Champions League tie.
- Hjulmand is confused by Arsenal's "offensive blocks" and whether they are permitted when the ball is far away.
- Arsenal have achieved significant success from set-pieces, including equalling the Premier League single-season record for goals from corners with 16.
- Other figures, including Brighton coach Fabian Huerzeler and former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton, have also criticized Arsenal's tactics.
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