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Analysis: Arsenal Undone Once Again By Zonal Marking
Prior to Saturday’s game at West Bromwich Albion, Arsene Wenger was aware of the home team’s ability from set pieces. He described the prospect of facing the Baggies as a “menacing challenge”. They were known to have “strong deliveries”. It was also apparent that West Brom had scored more goals than any other team in the top flight from free kicks and corners. Yet 12 minutes into the match, the first set piece of the game and Arsenal concede to a Craig Dawson header. The ease with which the defender scored the goal was down to the lack of a challenge from an Arsenal player. And the reason for this? Zonal marking. When zonal marking at a corner, a player’s responsibility is a...
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