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How Ivan Jurić Can Solve Southampton's Problems & How Arsenal Neutralise Counters From Corners
Today, we analyse Ivan Jurić's pressing tactics and how they can help solve Southampton's defensive problems as well as look at Arsenal's approach from attacking set-pieces which helps them shut down potential counterattacks from the defending side.


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Today’s TFA Posts ⚽
Since returning to the Premier League, Southampton has not made the impression they hoped to make.
They are currently sitting rock bottom with a rotten record—just one win from 17.
The Saints’ defensive record is a major concern at present — Jack Manship analyses how new manager Ivan Jurić’s pressing tactics can make a difference for the relegation-battling side.
There’s nothing new to report; Arsenal are the best team in set-pieces in the Premier League, scoring eight goals from set-pieces from 9.01 xG, with the Gunners being the league’s best-ranked side in both categories.
Seven of 34 goals for the Nicolas Jover-coached team come from corner kicks, representing nearly 21% of the total, so teams try to find a way to stop this continuous danger.
One of these tactics to stop Arsenal was using counterattack players while defending their corners, forcing them to drop three attackers back.
Set-piece expert Karim El-shesheiny highlights how Arsenal overcome this defensive tactic with their attacking corners in his latest set-piece analysis article.
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Carlos Corberán is linked with Valencia!
We have a head coach analysis of the West Brom boss below.
With Ivan Jurić taking over as Southampton boss, check out our analysis of his tactics from his time at Hellas Verona!
Mohamed Salah is having an all-timer season.
We have analysis of the Liverpool great and two other wingers showcasing how to create space here.
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