Importance of Set-Pieces in FPL
This season has seen a significant increase in the proportion of goals scored from set-pieces.
The number of set-piece goals per Premier League season has ranged from 200 to 250 over the last 10 years, with a high of 255 in 2016/17 and a low of 197 in 2020/21.
Set-piece goals have accounted for around 20-21% of total goals in recent years, but this season has seen a notable spike.
Are set-piece takers – and those on the end of dead-ball deliveries – more important than ever?
Author's summary: Set-pieces are increasingly important in FPL this season.