"Michael Kayode trots over from right-back to the opposite flank to take the throw-in. He dries the ball, measures his run, steps back and then in one languid fluid movement hurls the ball in to the near post. Liverpool clear. Two minutes later, it happens again. This time, Mamardashvili tries to play the ball to Bradley, who miscontrols to concede the throw-in. And this time, Kayode's throw is flicked on by Kristoffer Ajer and volleyed home by Dango Ouattara."
"Forty-five have come from corners 18.7%. Were that proportion to be maintained over the season it would present a remarkable leap on the high of 14.2% from 2010-11. The reality is there's likely to be a regression to the mean if a glance at the proportion of goals scored from corners shows anything, it's that there really isn't much of a pattern at all."
Brentford scored within five minutes against Liverpool from a long throw-in that was flicked on and volleyed home, illustrating how throw-ins can create sudden goals. Only nine of 241 Premier League goals so far have come from throw-ins, yet their perceived influence feels larger. Forty-five goals, or 18.7%, have come from corners this season, a rate that would notably exceed historical highs if sustained. Historical corner-goal proportions have mostly hovered around 11–14%, with no clear long-term pattern. Recent matches for Arsenal and Real Madrid demonstrate contrasting tactical interpretations, while England shows a rapid shift toward exploiting set-piece opportunities.
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