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How Brighton became the Premier League's set-piece kings
Original: How Brighton became the Premier League's set-piece kings https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7617205/2026/10/01/brighton-se
Brighton & Hove Albion have earned a reputation as the Premier League's most effective team from set pieces, according to a new report by The Athletic. The piece examines the methods behind Brighton's success on corners and free kicks and why opponents are struggling to contain them. Football fans are sharing and discussing the analysis as the club's dead-ball prowess draws wider attention this season.
Why now: A fresh detailed analysis of Brighton's unusual set-piece dominance is prompting discussion among football fans.
Brighton & Hove AlbionPremier LeagueThe Athletic
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- How Brighton became the Premier League's set-piece kings https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7617205/2026/10/01/brighton-set-pieces-mma/ # Soccer # PremierLeague # Sports · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1
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