Jamie O’Hara says Arsenal’s reliance on set-pieces has ‘killed the Premier League’, with teams at both ends of the table now ‘copying’ the ‘boring’ Gunners.

Arsenal sit three points clear of Manchester City at the summit, well placed to end their painful wait for the famous trophy which has eluded them for over two decades.

A 1-0 defeat away to the champions Liverpool, in which Dominik Szoboszlafired home a dramatic late free-kick, remains Arsenal’s one and only loss at this early stage of the season.

After edging out Fulham at Craven Cottage, Mikel Arteta’s men will look to tighten their grip on top spot when they return to action at home to Crystal Palace this weekend.

Arsenal’s defensive solidity has been a major factor in the club’s return as a significant force under Arteta, with Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba widely considered to be among the finest centre-back pairings in European football.

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