Arsenal hero suspected of 'mocking' Liverpool coach Arne Slot

The 1-0 win against Fulham on Saturday evening not only secured Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League but also turned Leandro Trossard into a trending topic online.

Playing away at Craven Cottage, Arsenal claimed all three points thanks to Trossard’s sole goal, who finished from close range after a corner kick taken by Bukayo Saka, a header pass from Gabriel, and the Belgian striker arriving just in time to score.

This win ended Arsenal’s two-year winless streak at Fulham’s ground and reclaimed the top spot from Manchester City, who had temporarily taken the lead after beating Everton 2-0 earlier. However, Arsenal’s continued scoring from set pieces sparked debates about whether Mikel Arteta’s side is “relying” on dead-ball situations.

Right after the match, Leandro Trossard posted a message on X (Twitter): “Who doesn’t love set pieces?”

This seemingly simple statement quickly went viral, as fans believe Trossard was hinting at Liverpool coach Arne Slot, who previously mocked Arsenal for scoring too many goals from set pieces.

Earlier, Slot had said: “If my team concedes 40% of goals from set pieces, while the league leaders score 60% of their goals that way and we are only one point behind them, I think that’s not too bad!”

That statement has since become a subject of ridicule online, as Arsenal continues to prove the effectiveness of their set-piece attacks. One fan joked: “Don’t let Arne Slot see this post!”; another wrote: “Slot must be really annoyed right now!”.

With Trossard’s goal, Arsenal have scored 7 goals from set pieces this season, accounting for 67% of their total goals, the highest percentage in the league. Despite being teased as “the team that lives off set pieces”, Arteta probably doesn’t mind much, as effectiveness is what truly matters.

Not only is their attack consistent, but Arsenal also show formidable strength in defense. The “Gunners” have prevented opponents from hitting the target in two consecutive matches, a feat last achieved in their unbeaten 2003/04 season. After 11 rounds, Arsenal have conceded only one goal from open play, a statistic that highlights their rare solidity and balance.

Trossard’s cheerful post might irritate rivals, but for Arsenal fans, it symbolizes confidence and affirms that Arteta’s team is ready to compete for the title this season.