Vincent Kompany reveals Arsenal 'best in the Premier League' in surprising area
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has heaped praise on Arsenal after his side lost 3-1 in their Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. The Gunners struggled to break down the Clarets' resolute defence in the first half but Leandro Trossard was eventually able to break the deadlock on the brink of half-time with a close-range finish.
Kompany's side equalised against the run of play after the break when Josh Brownhill's deflected shot beat a flat-footed David Raya. But the north Londoners restored their lead just a couple of minutes later thanks to William Saliba, who headed home from a corner before Oleksandr Zinchenko secured all three points with a stunning volley, also from a set-piece.
Mikel Arteta's men have now scored eight times from dead-ball situations [not including penalties] in the Premier League this term, the most of any team in the English top-flight, something that Kompany hailed when reflecting on Saturday's game. Speaking after the full-time whistle, the Belgian said: «Even against a top side, I think it's something that will make us even sharper, even more aware of the threat of the level of this league.
»I have to give credit to Arsenal as well, it’s not a coincidence. These teams that have high possession and play around your box, they create set pieces because of it, dangerous set plays too.
«You have to deal with them but it’s one of the best teams in the league at doing that. Let’s not forget they are the best team on set plays, I think.
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