Barcelona to rival Arsenal for 'set-piece kings' title? Hansi Flick's side near huge milestone for dead-ball situations

Barcelona ae rivalling Arsenal for the title of set-piece kings, as they are almost impossible to score against from dead-ball situations.

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• Flick's side brilliant at defending set-pieces
• Best at doing so in La Liga
• Top of the league by four points

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  reports that Barcelona are approaching a remarkable milestone. This season, they have faced 98 corners and have yet to concede a goal. Two more and they will hit the century; the only goals Hansi Flick's side have conceded from dead balls this season have come from the penalty spot.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Arsenal have carved out a reputation for being the set-piece kings of the Premier League, but Barca's defensive prowess rivals them closely. Their system under Flick is paying dividends and the club currently sit top of La Liga, four points clear of Real Madrid. Los Blancos have a game in hand.

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  Last season, Barca conceded twice from corners and twice from penalties, so Flick's tweaks have served to strengthen what was already a solid backline, with Inigo Martinez and Robert Lewandowski proving invaluable in their own penalty area.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Barcelona play Real Betis on Saturday, before a Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund. They will hope to further prove their defensive credentials by keeping two more clean sheets.