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Have set pieces taken over the Premier League?

Set pieces have played a huge part in defining this Premier League season, from Brentford's long throws to Arsenal's corner routines. Are they changing the nature of football?

England manager Thomas Tuchel declared that long throws were "back" in a press conference last September - and in the months since then, set pieces have dominated discussion in Premier League football. Arsenal's rise to the top of the table has in part been fuelled by their prowess from free kicks and corners, while Michael Kayode's long throws have proved a potent weapon for Brentford. However, there are plenty of critics who say they're making the game less interesting to watch.

Back in September, More than the Score's John Bennett and BBC football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan spoke to two people who know plenty about how effective a long throw can be. Thomas Gronnemark has made a living out of throw-ins as a throw-in coach at Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund. Former Republic of Ireland international Megan Campbell knows how to launch the ball into the box as the world record holder of the longest throw-in by a women’s player. They discuss what it takes to perfect the art and tactic of a long-throw, and the advantages that can be gained.

Umir also returns to the More than the Score studio for this pod, where he talks to the BBC's Ed Harry about the set-piece trends that have defined this Premier League season, and the tactical developments that have led to them becoming such a frequent source of goals. He also considers the part they might play at this summer's Fifa men's World Cup.

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