Arsenal's set-piece prowess has come under fire from Jurgen Klopp, who aimed a subtle dig at the Gunners after Germany's World Cup exit.

What happened?

Germany crashed out of the World Cup at the Round of 32 following a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay. A controversial disallowed goal in extra-time sparked fury among the German players and staff.

Why it matters for Arsenal

Klopp claimed Arsenal scored 60% of their goals from set-pieces, en route to their Premier League title win. The Gunners scored 25 Premier League goals from set-pieces, excluding penalties, during their 2025/26 title-winning campaign. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | Set-piece goals | 25 | | Corners | 19 |

Current context

As of June 30, 2026, Arsenal sit top of the Premier League with 85 points from 38 games, 7 points clear of Manchester City. Their recent form has been impressive, with 5 unbeaten games and a top scorer in V. Gyökeres, who has netted 14 goals in 36 appearances. | League Standing | Stat | | --- | --- | | Position | 1st | | Points | 85 | | Recent form | WWWWW | Klopp's criticism of Arsenal's set-piece approach has sparked debate, but it won't change the fact that Germany have been eliminated from the World Cup.