Mikel Arteta has revealed Arsenal 's set-piece prowess was a decade in the making.

Since the start of last season, the Gunners have the best record of any team in Europe from dead-ball situations having scored 23 times.

Their domestic dominance from corners is clearer, having scored 37 times -- 16 goals more than any other Premier League team during the same period.

Ahead of Crystal Palace's visit to Emirates Stadium this weekend, Arsenal are top of the table having extended their perfect record in Europe to three wins from three after hammering Atlético Madrid 4-0 in midweek.

Asked when he realised set-pieces would be such a pivotal part of his approach, Arteta said: "Ten years ago. I wasn't here but 10 years ago, I said 'it is a massive thing to do that' and I started to have

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