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Arsenal Enlist Throw-In Coach Thomas Gronnemark to Bolster Set-Piece Threat

The former Liverpool consultant is advising Mikel Arteta's league leaders for marginal gains.

Overview

  • Gronnemark is working with Arsenal on a consultancy basis, visiting the training ground to share throw-in and set-piece techniques.
  • Arsenal lead the Premier League by six points and have been the division’s most productive side from set plays this season under specialist coach Nicolas Jover.
  • The Danish pioneer’s approach treats long throws as one option while prioritizing possession retention and attack construction from restarts.
  • At Liverpool, he helped lift the team from 18th to first for possession after throw-ins during a five-year spell that included Champions League and Premier League titles, also improving Andy Robertson’s throw distance.
  • With goals from throw-ins increasing this season, Arsenal see the consultancy as a targeted edge in their push for a first league crown in 22 years.