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Premier League Set-Piece Goals (2025/2026)

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After years of football teams around the world trying to tiki-taka their way to success after the glory enjoyed by Pep Guardiola’s iconic Barcelona side, it now seems set-pieces and long throws are back in vogue. In this 2025/2026 Premier League season, teams are scoring from dead-ball situations at a rate never seen before, with title contenders Arsenal arguably the biggest exponent of it.

Indeed, former Liverpool star and now Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher, expressed his shock at just how dominant the Gunners have been from set-pieces.

I’m a Liverpool supporter, I’m watching Arsenal and every time they get a corner, my head is in my hands. I’ve never seen anything like this before in football. I think the whole football world feel every time they get a corner, they’re going to score a goal.

But it’s not just Mikel Arteta’s side who have looked to make their mark with set-pieces this season. Whether its through a barrage of corners and free-kicks, or teams channeling their inner Stoke City and finding their best imitation of a Rory Delap, more and more Premier League sides are seeing dead-ball situations as a bigger priority than ever before. But just how many goals have come as a result of it?

Well, below is a look at every Premier League club in this 2025/2026 season, and a breakdown of all the goals they have scored from set-pieces, including from corners, free-kicks and penalties.

20

Manchester City

Set-Piece Goals Scored: 0

Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates
UEFA Champions League – Manchester City v Napoli – Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain – September 18, 2025 Manchester City’s Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal with Manchester City’s Abdukodir Khusanov and Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

To think that Manchester City have yet to score from a set-piece this season in the Premier League is mind-boggling to say the least. Possessing one of the best strikers in the world right now in Erling Haaland, Pep Guardiola’s side haven’t managed to make it count from either a corner or a free-kick, while they have not been given the chance to convert from the spot either. However, given the talent they possess and how dominant they can be, you would imagine the goals to start flying in from set-pieces sooner rather than later.

19

Wolves

Set-Piece Goals Scored: 1

Tolu Arokodare Wolves

It’s been a difficult start to the Premier League season to say the least for Wolves, having picked up just a couple of points from their opening few games of the campaign. Vitor Pereira pulled off the impossible when he rescued the club from what looked to be a certain relegation back to the Championship, but he now appears to face an even bigger fight for the Molineux-based side to stay alive this campaign. Much will depend on the form and fitness of Jorgen Stand Larsen, who with his frame of 6 foot 4, will surely be a big target at set-pieces over the course of this season.

18

Aston Villa

Set-Piece Goals Scored: 1

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Unai Emery’s side haven’t yet proven themselves to be a significant threat from set-pieces, with their only goal coming via virtue of a short corner technique taken against Sunderland that eventually resulted in Matty Cash scoring. Aston Villa do have some aerial threats in their team, and the return of Amadou Onana recently only adds to their prowess in the air. Expect Villa to rise up this table of set-piece goals scored very soon.

17

West Ham

Set-Piece Goals Scored: 2

West Ham United midfielder Tomas Soucek celebrating

In previous seasons, West Ham were considered one of the Premier League’s big threats from set-pieces. While Tomas Soucek remains at the London Stadium, the Hammers haven’t quite been the same from corners, and their only goal so far from it, came when Jarrod Bowen lost his marker to head home from an El Hadji Malick Diouf delivery. Now that Nuno Espirito Santo is in charge of the club, it remains to be seen whether the Portuguese man can eke out something more.

16

Brentford

Set-Piece Goals Scored: 2

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In a 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest, Igor Thiago notched Brentford’s only goal of the game via a spot-kick, before Fabio Carvalho scored a vintage Bees goal in the enthralling 2-2 draw against Chelsea. A long throw-in was flicked on, with the Portuguese starlet striking him from close range to secure a miraculous point at the death. Given Brentford’s previous success from set-pieces under Thomas Frank, expect new boss Keith Andrews to lean in that direction too as we head further into the season.

15

Liverpool

Set-Piece Goals Scored: 2

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Liverpool’s two set-piece goals in the Premier League this season come courtesy of some lata drama. First, it was Dominik Szboszlai’s incredible free-kick against Arsenal in the 82nd minute that secured all three points for the Reds against their title rivals. Then, Mohamed Salah converted a spot-kick deep into injury time to once again claim a victory against Burnley. Given the Reds also have the likes of Virgil van Dijk coming up for corners and free-kicks, expect Arne Slot’s men to be near the top of this list come the end of the season.

14

Nottingham Forest

Set-Piece Goals Scored: 2

Igor Jesus celebrating after scoring for Nottingham Forest in the Europa League

It has been a campaign of real turmoil for Nottingham Forest thus far, with first Nuno Espirito Santo departing, and then Ange Postecoglou being sacked. Evangelos Marinakis has now decided to turn to Sean Dyche, who has worked wonders before with the likes of Burnley and Everton in the Premier League. Known for getting teams defensively solid, Dyche will also relish the prospect of working on set-pieces with a number of Forest players who are very good in the air to say the least – the likes of Chris Wood and Nikola Milenkovic in particular look set to thrive under their new manager when it comes to corners and free-kicks.

13

Fulham

Set-Piece Goals Scored: 2

Rodrigo Muniz in action for Fulham

Marco Silva has quietly built an impressive side at Fulham that has seen the Cottagers target an ambitious European spot for the 2025/2026 Premier League season. While they may no longer have Aleksandr Mitrovic up front, they do have the likes of Raul Jimenez and Rodrigo Muniz, who have both shown real capabilities when balls are delivered into the air. Given they also possess a number of quality dribblers in their ranks – the likes of Kevin and Alex Iwobi to name a couple – Fulham may also be in the running for the most penalties awarded to them too.

12

Sunderland

Set-Piece Goals Scored: 3

Granit Xhaka Sunderland

Arguably the most impressive team out of the Premier League’s new boys, Sunderland have been making a real competitive go at trying to stay in the division this season. Granit Xhaka’s left-foot has given them a valuable weapon when it comes to taking set-pieces, and he contributed to a massive goal in the victory over Nottingham Forest when his free-kick was headed home by centre-back Omar Alderete.

11

Everton

Set-Piece Goals Scored: 3

James Tarkowski in action for Everton against Liverpool in the Premier League

Unsurprisingly, given that David Moyes is back at the helm, Everton are back to being a menace in set-piece situations. Michael Keane was the beneficiary of a delicious delivery from James Garner to net against West Ham in September, and the Toffees will relish the prospect of sending some of their big defenders up for corners on a regular basis.

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Leeds Confident of Completing Deal For Shea Charles

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Leeds United are reportedly closing in on a third summer signing following the arrivals of Harry Wilson and Tarik Muharemovic.

Wilson joined the Peacocks as a free agent after leaving Fulham following the expiration of his contract. The Welsh attacker had been in high demand after a season which saw him post 10 goals and seven assists in the Premier League.

Leeds have made Muharemovic the second-most expensive Bosnia-Herzegovina player in history after spending £34 million on him. The young defender arrives from Serie A club Sassuolo after representing his country at the World Cup.

Leeds Close in on Shea Charles

Shea Charles in action for Northern Ireland

Next up for Leeds appears to be Southampton’s Shea Charles and TEAMtalk claim that a deal for the Northern Irish midfielder is nearing completion. There are reportedly “hopes growing that an agreement is close” and that the 22-year-old will be headed to Elland Road.

Charles caught the eye throughout last season, particularly in the FA Cup after the Saints shocked Arsenal with a 2-1 win. He is a versatile midfielder who operates mostly as a defensive midfielder.

The former Manchester City academy star appeared 38 times across competitions last season, registering six goals and two assists. The Whites’ latest proposal is believed to be a £23 million down payment, with a further £2 million in add-ons.

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Leeds Spending Could Reach £99M

James Trafford applauding the Burnley supporters via Reuters

With Charles likely to be the next arrival at Elland Road, attention is likely to turn to a new goalkeeper. Ilan Meslier and Karl Darlow have both left, joining Arsenal and Manchester United as free agents.

The report claims that James Trafford is one of the serious options for Farke between the sticks, but Leeds are one of several clubs set to make a firm approach. Currently away at the World Cup with England, the 23-year-old has been deputising for Gianluigi Donnarumma at the Etihad.

A lack of football is likely to lead to a departure and Manchester City are “anticipating some concrete offers” for the former Burnley shot-stopper. The Peacocks are showing strong interest and if they were to sign the Englishman, that could take their spending to £99 million.

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Liverpool Sources ‘Confirm’ Interest in ‘One of the Best Wingers in the World’

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David Lynch has provided an update on Liverpool‘s transfer plans and confirmed that they are keen to sign a UEFA Champions League winner.

It’s been a summer full of twists and turns thus far for Andoni Iraola since he replaced Arne Slot at the helm. Mohamed Salah has left following the expiration of his contract, and the Reds were targeting Yan Diomande.

That was until Diomande made Paris Saint-Germain his preferred destination and the Merseyside outfit opted to look elsewhere. Several alternatives have been touted, and Lynch has made a huge claim over one of them.

Lynch: Liverpool Want to Sign Barcola

Bradley Barcola via Reuters

Once Diomande indicated that he wants to join PSG, speculation grew over Bradley Barcola’s future. The French winger isn’t a guaranteed starter under Luis Enrique and his chances of game time decrease should they sign the RB Leipzig attacker.

Lynch has been told that the Reds are long-term admirers of Barcola and that they are one of the clubs keen on signing the Frenchman. He said on his YouTube channel:

“Quick update on Bradley Barcola and where we’re up to with that one. I’ve had Liverpool sources effectively confirm to me this week they absolutely love him as a player. There’s no doubt about that. They are one of many clubs who really, really like him. Their admiration has been long-standing, and they really do continue to admire him coming into this window.”

Barcola enjoyed a superb season with PSG despite the competition for a starting berth in Enrique’s attack. He registered 13 goals and seven assists in 49 games across competitions, winning the Champions League for a second consecutive season.

The 23-year-old has also been a key man for France at the World Cup, managing two goals and one assist. His displays have garnered interest from Anfield although there are several obstacles:

“It’s more about now in terms of him potentially signing for Liverpool down to kind of the numbers around that deal, what’s being demanded and the feasibility of it. Of course, then whether he chooses Liverpool versus other suitors that he might have, what kind of contract offers he’s getting as well. It’s not about whether they like the player or not. I think you can pretty much nail that down now that Liverpool really do admire Bradley Barcola and would like to sign him if the opportunity presents itself.”

Barcola, hailed as “one of the best wingers in the world”, has two years left on his contract at PSG, having joined the Parisians from Lyon in 2023. The Ligue 1 giants have yet to make a move for Diomande and perhaps Liverpool’s hopes of signing the Frenchman firmly rest on the Ivorian arriving at the Parc des Princes.

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Barcola a Dream Signing For Liverpool

Bradley Barcola (France) Gonzalo Fuentes via Reuters

If Liverpool are to sign any winger this summer, Barcola is the dream given his profile and obvious star power. He can play on either wing and even up top if required.

The sticking point is the potential financial implications of a deal, as reports suggest PSG value him at over £100m. The Reds then have to factor in his salary demands as he currently earns £119,224 at the Parc des Princes and will probably be demanding a high wage increase.

Arsenal have also been linked with Barcola, but the Gunners are prioritising Morgan Rogers. They have also swooped for Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, paving the way for Iraola’s transfer chiefs to take control of the Barcola race.

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Liverpool Sources ‘Confirm’ Interest in ‘One of the Best Wingers in the World’

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David Lynch has provided an update on Liverpool‘s transfer plans and confirmed that they are keen to sign a UEFA Champions League winner.

It’s been a summer full of twists and turns thus far for Andoni Iraola since he replaced Arne Slot at the helm. Mohamed Salah has left following the expiration of his contract, and the Reds were targeting Yan Diomande.

That was until Diomande made Paris Saint-Germain his preferred destination and the Merseyside outfit opted to look elsewhere. Several alternatives have been touted, and Lynch has made a huge claim over one of them.

Lynch: Liverpool Want to Sign Barcola

Bradley Barcola via Reuters

Once Diomande indicated that he wants to join PSG, speculation grew over Bradley Barcola’s future. The French winger isn’t a guaranteed starter under Luis Enrique and his chances of game time decrease should they sign the RB Leipzig attacker.

Lynch has been told that the Reds are long-term admirers of Barcola and that they are one of the clubs keen on signing the Frenchman. He said on his YouTube channel:

“Quick update on Bradley Barcola and where we’re up to with that one. I’ve had Liverpool sources effectively confirm to me this week they absolutely love him as a player. There’s no doubt about that. They are one of many clubs who really, really like him. Their admiration has been long-standing, and they really do continue to admire him coming into this window.”

Barcola enjoyed a superb season with PSG despite the competition for a starting berth in Enrique’s attack. He registered 13 goals and seven assists in 49 games across competitions, winning the Champions League for a second consecutive season.

The 23-year-old has also been a key man for France at the World Cup, managing two goals and one assist. His displays have garnered interest from Anfield although there are several obstacles:

“It’s more about now in terms of him potentially signing for Liverpool down to kind of the numbers around that deal, what’s being demanded and the feasibility of it. Of course, then whether he chooses Liverpool versus other suitors that he might have, what kind of contract offers he’s getting as well. It’s not about whether they like the player or not. I think you can pretty much nail that down now that Liverpool really do admire Bradley Barcola and would like to sign him if the opportunity presents itself.”

Barcola, hailed as “one of the best wingers in the world”, has two years left on his contract at PSG, having joined the Parisians from Lyon in 2023. The Ligue 1 giants have yet to make a move for Diomande and perhaps Liverpool’s hopes of signing the Frenchman firmly rest on the Ivorian arriving at the Parc des Princes.

Fees correct prior to summer 2026

All 10 found — excellent!

Barcola a Dream Signing For Liverpool

Bradley Barcola (France) Gonzalo Fuentes via Reuters

If Liverpool are to sign any winger this summer, Barcola is the dream given his profile and obvious star power. He can play on either wing and even up top if required.

The sticking point is the potential financial implications of a deal, as reports suggest PSG value him at over £100m. The Reds then have to factor in his salary demands as he currently earns £119,224 at the Parc des Princes and will probably be demanding a high wage increase.

Arsenal have also been linked with Barcola, but the Gunners are prioritising Morgan Rogers. They have also swooped for Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, paving the way for Iraola’s transfer chiefs to take control of the Barcola race.

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