The first quarter of this Premier League season hasn't been short of surprises and drama, but some people have still found cause for complaint. Goals from set-pieces and long balls are back but are we really reverting back to the tactical dark ages of the 1980s? Clubs in the mid-table are making a virtue of using analytics to buy the players they need to level the playing field against sides with much bigger budgets, while Arsenal's success at scoring from corner kicks is making a cult figure of their set-piece coach, Nicolas Jover. For more information on the podcast and links related to the subjects discussed, check out the Show Notes on our blog. pods.sofpodcast.com/sofpodcast_630.mp3 What's in the Weekend Boxset? How will 4th placed Sunderland handle the danger of the Arsenal corners when they host the table-toppers on Sunday. Get our FREE weekly newsletter in your email by signing up to the Weekend Boxset today.

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