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Brighton Manager Urges Set‑Piece Time Rule Ahead of Arsenal Clash

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler wants a clear rule on how long teams can waste at set‑pieces, citing Arsenal’s record‑tying 16 corner goals and over a minute per corner. The call comes ahead of Brighton’s Wednesday match against Arsenal.

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has called for a clear rule limiting the time teams spend on set‑pieces after Arsenal’s 16 corner goals this season, a tally that ties a Premier League record. He pointed out that Arsenal can take over a minute just to take a corner.

Arne Slot also warned that the league has lost some of its joy due to the reliance on set‑pieces, a view echoed by Man City’s Pep Guardiola, who said the tactics are part of the game but must be adapted. Brighton will face Arsenal on Wednesday.