Expert stunned as Arsenal deal revealed - 'I haven't seen anything like that'
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That is according to ex-Everton, Aston Villa, and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, following a clause in set-piece coach Nicolas Jover’s contract.Jover receives a bonus every time the Gunners score from a set-piece, as they continue to lead the way for goals scored from dead-ball situations this season.Arsenal remain top of the Premier League table, with their ability to frequently score from set-pieces having played a major part in their charge towards the title. ⚽ Arsenal Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert verdicts and previews, and tactical analysis for every Gunners fixture. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness recalls when David Moyes was “fuming” at Everton over a clause in Leon Osman’s contract.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “I haven’t seen anything like that.
And in fact, I was racking my brains about this because I used to have a goal bonus in Leon Osman’s contract and I renewed it every time we did a new contract with him. “I mean, it’s just, it’s a strange situation that you prefer, or you give bonuses for things that should be part of the team play anyway.
“And so I don’t think it’s actually, I think Moyes convinced me over the years that, that probably was the wrong thing to do, and that everything should be treated equally. And so if somebody was to get a bonus, perhaps it should then be put into the squad and recognised by the squad for what he’s done but that’s probably more motivational.” Premier League told to take action over set-piecesWyness told Football Insider that he believes the Premier League will clamp down on set-piece issues in the summer ahead of next season.Holding in the box is becoming more frequent between opposition players, with referees criticised for not taking firmer action.Any changes may mean Arsenal have to change how they work their set-pieces in order to continue scoring goals at such a phenomenal rate that they have been producing this season. 💰 ARSENAL INSIDER UPDATE 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, off-pitch deals and boardroom developments at Emirates Stadium.