Importance of Set-Pieces in FPL
This season has seen a significant increase in the proportion of goals scored from set-pieces, prompting the question: are set-piece takers and recipients more crucial than ever?
A review of the last 10 full Premier League campaigns shows that set-piece goals have fluctuated between 200-250 per season, with a peak of 255 in 2016/17 and a low of 197 in 2020/21.
However, when considering set-piece goals as a percentage of total goals, this season has seen a notable rise, deviating from the 20-21% range that has been the norm in recent years.
we’ve hovered around 20-21% for the majority of the past few years
Author's summary: Set-pieces play a crucial role in FPL this season.