'40% from set-pieces': Arne Slot delivers verdict on Arsenal Premier League title win | OneFootball

This campaign, however, the Reds have not been considered serious contenders to the Gunners, who were confirmed as champions after nearest challengers Manchester City drew away at Bournemouth.

Speaking ahead of Liverpool’s final game of the Premier League season against Brentford, Slot said: “Let me congratulate Arsenal on winning the league. The club, Mikel Arteta and his staff – it is a great accomplishment.

“Winning the Premier League is never easy and they have done a tremendous job this season but for me they have been a different champion to the teams the last 10 seasons.

“First of all because it is the first time in 30 years 40% of their goals are from set-pieces. Luis Enrique said it and I agree with him, they are by far the best team off the ball in the Premier League – but I also think in Europe.

“So football has changed and evolved and we have to make sure we are able to compete with Arsenal and Manchester City next season with our own brand of football. We have to find the right balance and know and understand football has changed and evolved.”

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