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Arteta fires back at critics of Arsenal's set-piece success

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Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta [Glyn KIRK / AFP]

Mikel Arteta has hit back at critics of Arsenal's dependence on set-pieces, saying he is disappointed the Premier League leaders do not score even more goals from dead-ball situations.

Arteta's side have established a five-point lead at the top of the league thanks in large part to their success from set-pieces.

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