Pep Guardiola's Sharp Reply to 'Set Piece FC' Debate: Adapt, Don't Complain

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'Adapt Or Complain': Pep Guardiola Fires Back On 'Set Piece FC' Debate

Man City boss Pep Guardiola (AP)

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News18•03-03-2026, 21:08

'Adapt Or Complain': Pep Guardiola Fires Back On 'Set Piece FC' Debate

•Pep Guardiola urges teams to "adapt" to the growing influence of set pieces in the Premier League, rather than complain.
•His comments follow Liverpool boss Arne Slot's suggestion that set pieces are draining the "joy" from the competition.
•Arsenal's dominance from dead-ball situations has earned them the "Set Piece FC" tag, with other clubs adopting their strategies.
•Guardiola, while agreeing with Slot on some aspects, emphasized that stylistic variety makes football compelling and adaptation is crucial.
•Manchester City is on a six-game winning streak, five points behind Arsenal with a game in hand, heading into a decisive period.

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