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Arsenal’s Set-Piece Coach Honored with Mural Near Emirates Stadium

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Arsenal fans celebrated the contributions of set-piece coach Nicolas Jover by unveiling a mural in his honor near the Emirates Stadium. While this gesture reflects the club’s appreciation for Jover’s impact, it has sparked mixed reactions among rival fans.

What Happened?

Nicolas Jover, Arsenal’s set-piece coach, has been instrumental in the team’s remarkable success from set-pieces. The Gunners have scored 22 goals from set-pieces since the start of last season, the highest in the Premier League. This prowess was evident in their recent 3-1 victory over Manchester United, where two goals came from corner kicks.

In recognition of Jover’s contribution, a mural depicting the German-born coach was painted near the Emirates Stadium ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League clash with AS Monaco.

Rival Fans React

The mural has drawn criticism and mockery from rival fans, who see it as an overreaction:

An X user, IB Fonago, wrote: “Small club mentality.”

Dominic King commented: “A mural for a set-piece coach. Let’s say that again: a mural for a set-piece coach. Oh my.”

Another fan, KJLFC87, joked: “Celebrating being the new Stoke.”

John Gibbons compared it to Manchester City’s controversial lawyer banner, saying: “This is worse than when City fans did a banner for a lawyer.”

STUNNA added: “WHYYY? It’s almost like we care more about these types of stuff than winning trophies.”

Divided Opinions on Arsenal’s Gesture

While Arsenal fans see the mural as a well-deserved tribute to Jover’s influence, rival fans view it as an example of misplaced priorities. Regardless of the criticism, the Gunners’ set-piece record under Jover speaks for itself, highlighting the value he brings to the team. Arsenal will hope to continue capitalizing on these strengths as they face Monaco in the Champions League.

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