Since the start of the 2025–2026 season, Mikel Arteta and Nicolas Jover's Arsenal have already scored 24 goals from set pieces, including 16 from corners in the Premier League / ©Icon Sport

9! That is the number of matches Arsenal have won this season thanks to goals from set-pieces—a trend epitomized by their recent 2-1 win over Chelsea in the latest Premier League matchday. Since the start of the 2025-26 campaign, the Gunners have already racked up 24 set-piece goals across all competitions, including 16 from corners—a league record.  Behind this lethal efficiency, one name consistently stands out: Nicolas Jover. Four years after joining Arsenal, the Frenchman continues to leave an indelible mark. As the designated set-piece coach in Mikel Arteta’s staff, he has firmly established himself as one of the world’s leading specialists in the field.  This success is now officially recognized… even in his contract. According to The Athletic, his new deal signed in 2025 includes a unique clause for an assistant coach: a performance bonus indexed directly to the number of set-piece goals scored. It is a fitting acknowledgment of the work done by the man who has helped transform Arsenal into one of Europe's most dangerous sides from dead-ball situations. For the former provincial video analyst in France, this represents the latest chapter in a unique—and inspiring—career trajectory, which was previously chronicled in an in-depth profile for Vcoaching. And it is clear that his success story is far from over.