Ranking 5 teams with most goals conceded through set-pieces in the Premier League this season (2021-22)
The Premier League is one of the most challenging leagues in the world. Not only is it known to test a player tactically but also physically.
Making the most out of a set-piece is one of the most effective ways to score a goal. Some English clubs have mastered the art of scoring through this fashion.
Few Premier League clubs have failed to deal well with set-pieces
As great as it is to score through set-pieces, it is not an easy task to defend it. With the presence of some tall and strong defenders and attackers in the Premier League, it is a challenge to deal with a dead-ball situation effectively.
Some English clubs have immensely struggled to defend set-pieces this season. Here are a few of them:
Honorable mention: Southampton (10)
#5 Aston Villa
Aston Villa lie 12th in the Premier League with 30 points in the table. After an interesting start, they have lost some unexpected games and have registered only two wins in their last five games.
Under the management of Steven Gerrard, Villa were expected to do better but unfortunately that hasn't been the case. They can still very well finish in the top half of the table but for that they need to stop leaking more goals.
Feels like every time I watch Aston Villa concede a goal Konsa is blaming someone! #MUNAVL
So far, Aston Villa have conceded 37 goals this season. Out of that, 10 of them have come through set-pieces. With the likes of Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa in defense, Villa should be doing better from dead-ball situations.
#4 Everton
Things haven't gone well at all for Everton this season. The Merseyside club have never looked strong enough to turn their form around this campaign.
Despite the sacking of Rafa Benitez, Everton sit 17th in the league table. The Toffees have lost 14 out of the 24 matches they have played this season. This certainly speaks volumes of how disappointing they have been.
Have to say, was surprised at how poor Everton were - particularly their defence.
Times in the first half it was like the centre backs feared they were about kick-about a grenade. They’re 100% not too good to go down.
One of the major reasons for their poor form has been their sloppy defending. Everton have been reckless and have conceded some silly goals. So far, they have conceded 41 goals this campaign. What's more concerning is that out of the 41, 10 have come through set-pieces.