“Iraola: Ronald Araújo key to Liverpool's set-piece improvement, Arsenal biggest test” — what this page in the network covers. Andoni Iraola has highlighted Ronald Araújo as a key factor in Liverpool's remarkable defensive turnaround on set pieces this season. The Reds have yet to concede a set-piece goal in the Premier League, a stark contrast to last season when they shipped 20 non-penalty set-piece goals, joint-most in t The Reds have yet to concede a set-piece goal in the Premier League, a stark contrast to last season when they shipped 20 non-penalty set-piece goals, joint-most in the division alongside Crystal Palace and Iraola's Bournemouth.
The only set-piece goal Liverpool have conceded all season was Conor Gallagher's consolation header past Giorgi Mamardashvili in Tottenham's Carabao Cup defeat at Anfield in September. Iraola, speaking ahead of Sunday's fixture, acknowledged that Arsenal pose the 'biggest challenge' to Liverpool's defensive record, with the Gunners known for their threat from dead-ball situations. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.