Former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart remains doubtful and questions Arsenal's set-piece situations, which have sparked multiple controversies this season.
On 12 May 2026, Joe Hart, the former English goalkeeper of the Premier League giants Manchester City, publicly questioned Arsenal's set-piece tactics that have caused several controversies during the 2025-26 season.
The widely discussed incident occurred in the recent match where Arsenal defeated West Ham United 1-0. The key moment happened in the 90+5 stoppage time when Arsenal still led 1-0. West Ham earned a corner kick, and Callum Wilson struck the ball into the net, prompting wild celebration from the home fans. However, the goal was later disallowed by VAR due to a foul by Arsenal player David Raya.
Recently, Joe Hart said, "Arsenal rely on goals gained through aggressive, physical play, which has given them an advantage all season long. Especially by blocking the opposing goalkeeper, allowing players into the penalty area to pressure the goalkeeper, making saves difficult. They also use various tricks, but when they face such actions, the outcome is the opposite. Now it's clear. It's very clear."