Arsenal player hits back at Arne Slot after Arsenal's style of play criticized

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Arsenal star Piero Hincapie has defended the Gunners' set-piece approach after criticism from Liverpool manager Arne Slot, insisting the team does nothing illegalArne Slot has been critical of Arsenal's style of play(Image: Getty Images)Arsenal's Piero Hincapie has stated that he is unfazed by the criticism of his team's playing style, as long as it leads to Premier League glory.The Gunners have emerged as one of the most proficient teams in the top-flight when it comes to set pieces in recent seasons. He said: "We pay attention to the details.READ MORE: Liverpool joined in misery by Premier League rivals after woeful Champions League showingREAD MORE: Pundits split on Arne Slot's Liverpool future as Rio Ngumoha decision causes stir"Our set-piece strength is talked about all over Europe.

You can't always win beautifully."Slot is among those who have criticized Arsenal's focus on set pieces, despite the Reds themselves becoming adept at them.Piero Hincapie has defened Arsenal's tactics(Image: Getty Images)Earlier this month, he commented: "You have to accept it. I think it's mainly here in the Premier League.

If I watch other leagues, I don't think there's so much emphasis on set-pieces."If I watch an Eredivisie game, which I still do, I see goals being disallowed and fouls on goalkeepers being given, and I think, 'Wow, that's a big difference.'"Here, you can almost hit a goalkeeper in his face, and the referee still says, 'Just go on.'"Do I like it? Every Sunday evening, you were hoping they would play."Now, most of the games I see in the Premier League are not, for me, a joy to watch, but it's always interesting because it's so competitive."That is what makes this league great because there is so much competitiveness.