Arsenal latest: 'Diabolical' Liverpool dig called out as two deals eyed

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Arsenal are back on top of the Premier League, and that means they are once again the subject of much debate Arsenal have two new deals in their sights as they close in on Bukayo Saka's extension (Image: Getty Images)Premier League pace-setters Arsenal are reacquainting themselves with life at the top. It seems that even includes Liverpool boss Slot, who appears to have tried to downplay the importance of Arsenal's set-piece threat.When questioned about his side's vulnerability from set pieces, Slot recently said: "If you'd tell me that we've conceded 40% of our goals from set pieces, and the No.

1 in the league has scored 60% of their goals from set-pieces, and we're still one point behind that team, I would probably think, 'It's not even that bad!'"The comment seemed to be another subtle jab at Arsenal's set-piece capabilities. Twelve months later, both Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber will see their agreements expire, based on their existing terms.Anders Limpars isn't impressed with Arne Slot's recent comments on Arsenal's set pieces (Image: Getty) Trending Rice's contract includes an option for an additional year, which Arsenal are almost certain to activate should circumstances remain unchanged before 2028.

The former Atletico Madrid director will be hoping to replicate his success in order to strengthen Arsenal's core for the foreseeable future.Stoke comparison 'a compliment'When it comes to Arsenal's set-piece tactics, it was inevitable that Tony Pulis would enter the fray at some point. Pulis has expressed "nothing but respect" for Arteta following his refusal to restrict his tactical options simply to maintain a particular style."That's another reason why I have got nothing but respect for Arteta, because he has seen all of that at the time and just thought, 'You know what, doing that could help us,'" he added.