The Digest:
Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara has launched a scathing critique of Arsenal's playing style, accusing Mikel Arteta's league-leading side of "killing the Premier League" with their reliance on set-pieces. The pundit claimed the Gunners' tactical approach, which has seen 10 of their 15 league goals come from dead-ball situations, has made top-flight football "boring" and reminiscent of "non-league" play.
Key Points:
- Ex-Tottenham star Jamie O'Hara slammed Arsenal as "boring" and "killing the game."
- He criticized their reliance on set-pieces and long throw-ins as "non-league" football.
- Arsenal have scored 10 of their 15 Premier League goals from set-pieces this season.
- O'Hara claimed the tactic is making the league less fluid and enjoyable to watch.
- He accused Arsenal of starting the trend that other clubs are now copying.
- Despite the criticism, Arsenal are second in the table, three points behind Man City.
- Their only defeat this season came from a late Liverpool free-kick.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
