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It now makes complete sense why Nicolas Jover has been frequently spotted smoking expensive cigars, wearing top hats and driving around in a Lamborghini.

The news revealed by The Athletic that he is receiving bonuses for the team’s goals from dead-ball situations is not a huge surprise, given his importance, but it’s hard to imagine this happening 10 years ago.

Mikel Arteta’s team have scored 21 goals from set pieces this season, representing more than a third of their overall total of 58 from 29 matches.

It speaks to the growing profile and influence of set-piece coaches across the Premier League, with Jover largely considered a pioneer for the rest of the division, who are following suit.

Ultimately, it’s fine as a neutral to criticise big clubs if they’re scoring more goals from ugly set pieces than beautiful strikes from open play, given their vast resources and incredible cohort of talented attackers.

It’s also fine for Arsenal to concentrate strongly on set pieces, especially if it’s going to give them a notable advantage in the title race.

No one wants their team to be Set Piece FC, but if it means winning a first Premier League title in 22 years, Arsenal could score 80 goals in off their backsides and supporters probably wouldn’t care.