Importance of Set-Pieces in FPL
This season has seen a notable increase in the proportion of goals scored from set-pieces, prompting the question of whether set-piece takers and recipients of dead-ball deliveries are more crucial than ever.
A review of the last 10 full Premier League campaigns reveals that set-piece goals have generally fallen within the 200-250 range per season, with a high of 255 in 2016/17 and a low of 197 in 2020/21.
As a percentage of total goals, set-piece goals have typically accounted for around 20-21% of the total in recent years, slightly lower than in the early part of the last decade.
However, the current season has seen a spike in this percentage, indicating a potential shift in the importance of set-pieces in the Premier League.
Are set-piece takers – and those on the end of dead-ball deliveries – more important than ever?
Author's summary: Set-pieces are increasingly crucial in FPL this season.
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