Mikel Arteta hits back at critics of Arsenal’s dependence on set-pieces

• Chris Sutton said Arsenal would be ‘ugliest’ champions

• Gunners manager wants even more goals from dead balls

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 balls.

Arteta’s side have a five-point lead thanks in part to their success at set-pieces. They equalled the Premier League season record for goals from corners by scoring two in the 2-1 win against Chelsea on Sunday, reaching 16 for the campaign.