Importance of Set-Pieces in FPL
This season has seen a significant increase in the proportion of goals scored from set-pieces, prompting the question of whether set-piece takers and recipients of dead-ball deliveries are more crucial than ever.
A review of the last 10 full Premier League campaigns reveals that the number of set-piece goals has fluctuated between 200-250, with a high of 255 in 2016/17 and a low of 197 in 2020/21.
Set-piece goals as a percentage of total goals have generally ranged from 20-21% in recent years, slightly lower than in the early part of the last decade.
However, this season has seen a notable spike in set-piece goals, highlighting their increased importance.
Are set-piece takers – and those on the end of dead-ball deliveries – more important than ever?
Author's summary: Set-pieces are crucial in FPL this season.
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