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A new development has been seen at Arsenal in recent weeks as midfielder Declan Rice has been taking set-pieces. Rice provides a strong physical and aerial threat in the box, so it was a surprise to see him taking corners and indirect free-kicks against Crystal Palace last month. However, it proved to be seriously effective, as he created the opening goal for Gabriel Magalhaes. He has continued his role on dead-ball situations since, and notched up two assists against his former club West Ham as he whipped in perfect deliveries for William Saliba and Gabriel to both head home. Mikel Arteta has…

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