Arsenal defeats Lyon 2-0 in the first half to demonstrate their mastery of set pieces once more.

In today’s friendly at the Emirates Stadium against Lyon, Arsenal scored two goals in the first half from corners to demonstrate that they will once again be a formidable force from set pieces.

Both Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba have headed into corners for the Gunners, as we witnessed from the two towering center-backs on numerous occasions during the previous season.

See Saliba’s first goal, which he scored in a characteristic manner, below.

After that, the score was 1-0, and not too long after, Gabriel appeared at the far post to nod Declan Rice’s cross into the area.

Since the north London giants frequently use them as a kind of covert weapon, Arsenal supporters will be hoping Mikel Arteta can continue to make their team a true force on set plays.

This may be a really helpful tool for clubs when their other tactical ideas aren’t quite working, thus so far, Arsenal’s offering appears incredibly promising.

Although Lyon isn’t the most formidable opponent, things will likely change once Premier League play resumes, but Arsenal’s early results appear promising.