Thomas Gronemark: Arsenal signs former Liverpool throw-in coach

Arsenal Work has begun with throw-in coach Thomas Gronemark as the Premier League leaders look to increase their threat from set-pieces.

The Gunners have scored 14 goals from set-pieces in the Premier League this season, more than any other team, but they have yet to score from a chance created through a throw-in.

It is understood that Gronemark will work with the Gunners on a part-time basis.

The Dane previously worked under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool between 2018 and 2023, and also did consultancy work at Brentford.

No team in the Premier League has scored more than the Bees (nine) from throw-ins since the start of last season, while Arsenal are one of just five not to have scored a goal from throw-ins in the same period.

Declan Rice has become Arsenal’s designated long throw taker this season, with the club making greater use of the opportunity to fire long throws into the opposition penalty area.

Last season, 20 goals were scored through throw-ins, while 25 goals have already been scored this season.

“Throw-ins are underestimated by coaches, players, commentators and fans as something you have to do and see what happens,” Gronemark previously told BBC Sport.

During Groenemark’s time at Liverpool, the Reds’ possession stats from throw-ins improved from 45.4% to 68.4%, moving them from 18th to 1st in the league on this measure.

“If you expect professional footballers to be world-class shooters without training, you are too optimistic,” he told BBC Sport in 2018. “In general, the standard is very poor.”

“Focusing on throw-ins can save the lives of smaller clubs, as a survival tactic.

“But at the top of the league, it can help with a smoother style of play. No matter the position in the league, throw-ins are an advantage.”