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David Moyes makes feelings clear on Arne Slot criticism with clear Arsenal verdict

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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesArne SlotArne Slot said that the Premier League's newfound obsession with set-pieces "hurts his football heart" but David Moyes has no issues with itDavid Moyes had his say on set-pieces in the Premier League(Image: 2025 Getty Images)David Moyes said he has no issue with many Premier League clubs' newfound approach to set-pieces.There has been a lot of attention on Arsenal and how many goals they have scored from corners this season, and Arne Slot ramped the interest up in the topic last week when he said that his "football heart doesn't like it"."You have to accept it," said Slot. "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'. If you ask me about football, I think about the Barcelona team from 10, 15 years ago.

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. Mikel has done a brilliant job."I hear a lot of criticism but if you are in football, you know how it works and well they have done."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCDavid MoyesArne Slot