Mikel Arteta confirms contract talks with Arsenal’s set-piece expert Nicolas Jover after Gunners’ success

Arsenal have become one of the Premier League's top teams from set-pieces, with 22 goals from corners since last season, the most in the league.

Set Piece Coach Arsenal Nicolas
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Arsenal have established themselves as one of the Premier League’s most formidable teams from set-pieces over the past two seasons. Now, Mikel Arteta has confirmed that discussions are underway to extend the contract of their set-piece expert, Nicolas Jover, at the club.

Since the start of last season, Arsenal have scored 22 goals from corners, the most of any team. Jover is also said to be in line for a potential salary increase, with the Gunners greatly benefiting from his tactical expertise. In their recent 2-0 victory over Manchester United, both goals came from set-pieces.

Arteta revealed that several members of his coaching team are currently in contract talks, explaining to reporters, “It’s challenging because getting four or five people to commit at the same time isn’t easy. I’m really happy with them and hold them in the highest regard. I want us to continue working together, so I hope it gets resolved soon.”

Arsenal’s next match is against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, before they host Monaco at the Emirates in the Champions League.

Arsenal performance and stats

Arsenal

Manager: Mikel Arteta
Rank 3rd
Win 5
Draw 1
Loss 1
Goals 14-2
Diff 12

Arsenal is currently 3rd in the Premier League with 28 points.

In the last 14 games, it has won 8 times, drew 4 times, and lost twice. In its last match, Arsenal won 2-0 against Manchester United.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 28 goals and conceding 14.​

Arsenal will play the next match in Premier League against Fulham on Sunday 8th of December in London. The prediction is Arsenal winning the match.