Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Chelsea Coach Defends Arsenal's Set-Piece Strategy
Chelsea's new coach, Liam Rosenior, recently spoke about Arsenal's playing style.
Some people call Arsenal 'Set Piece FC' because they are very good at set pieces, like free kicks and corners.
Rosenior doesn't agree with this name and says Arsenal is good at everything, not just set pieces.
He also mentioned that Arsenal is well-organized and has a clear way of playing.
Arsenal is currently leading the Premier League and has won all their Champions League matches.
Chelsea recently won a big match, and some of their key players might play against Arsenal.
The two teams will play each other twice in the English League Cup semifinals.
Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior defends Arsenal's set-piece strategy, rejecting the 'Set Piece FC' label.
Arsenal leads the Premier League by six points and tops the Champions League with six consecutive wins.
Rosenior praises Arsenal's overall quality, organization, and playing style.
Chelsea's recent match was a 5-1 win over Charlton Athletic in the FA Cup.
Key Chelsea players Cole Palmer and Reece James may return for the Arsenal match.
- Who
- Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior and Arsenal
- What
- Defense of Arsenal's set-piece strategy
- When
- Upcoming match on [specific date not mentioned], second leg on February 3
- Where
- Stamford Bridge (first leg), Arsenal (second leg)
- Why
- To clarify Arsenal's playing style and prepare for the match
- Teams Involved
- Chelsea, Arsenal
- Competition
- English League Cup semifinals
- Arsenal's League Position
- 1st in Premier League
- Arsenal's Champions League Record
- 6 wins in 6 matches
- Chelsea's Recent Match
- 5-1 win over Charlton Athletic
- Upcoming Match Date
- First leg on [specific date not mentioned], second leg on February 3
- Key Arsenal Player
- Gabriel Magalhaes
- Chelsea's New Coach
- Liam Rosenior