Arsenal’s Premier League campaign continues to deliver mixed overall outcomes, but in one specific aspect the club has already achieved a historic milestone. Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal have become the new leading side for goals scored directly from corners in a single Premier League season, surpassing a 32-year-old record.
The record was set on Saturday at the Emirates Stadium during Arsenal’s match against Newcastle United. In that fixture, a short corner routine led to a goal by Eberechi Eze. That strike marked Arsenal’s 17th goal from corners in the 2025–26 Premier League season, taking them beyond the previous benchmark of 16.
The earlier record of 16 corner goals was established by Oldham Athletic during the 1992–93 season and had remained unmatched for more than three decades.
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Corner goals record comparison
| Season | Team | Goals from corners | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–93 | Oldham Athletic | 16 | Previous record |
| 2023–24 | Arsenal | 16 | Record equalled |
| 2025–26 | Arsenal | 17 | New record set |
Arsenal had already equalled Oldham’s record during the 2023–24 season with 16 corner goals. The current season has now seen them establish a new standalone record.
Set-piece structure and coaching influence
A key figure in Arsenal’s improvement in set-piece situations is Nicolás Jover, the club’s set-piece coach. The German-born French specialist joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2021. Since his arrival, Arsenal’s effectiveness from dead-ball situations has increased significantly.
During the 2023–24 season, Arsenal scored 16 goals from corners, matching the long-standing record. In the previous campaign, Bukayo Saka contributed 14 goals from corner situations, reflecting continued productivity in this area.
Jover’s role within the club also extends beyond training-ground routines. In 2025, his contract renewal included a performance-related bonus clause linked specifically to the team’s success from dead-ball situations.
On the pitch, the execution of these routines has involved several players, including Jurriën Timber, Gabriel Magalhães, Mikel Merino, and Martín Zubimendi.
Player contributions from corners (2025–26 season)
- Jurriën Timber: 3 goals
- Gabriel Magalhães: 2 goals
- Martín Zubimendi: 2 goals
- Mikel Merino: 2 goals
- Additional goals: including direct corner situations and own goals forced under pressure (2 recorded this season)
These contributions, combined with structured routines, have enabled Arsenal to maintain consistent output from set-piece situations throughout the season.
Season context
Arsenal still have four Premier League matches remaining in the 2025–26 season. Their current total of 17 goals from corners may therefore increase further depending on outcomes in the remaining fixtures.
The club’s overall league position and title outcome remain dependent on results across the full season schedule, with set-piece performance representing only one component of their campaign statistics.