Arsenal's corner dominance has become a major talking point in the Premier League this season, with 16 goals from set-pieces already matching the league record. The Gunners' aerial threat has forced opponents to rethink traditional defensive approaches, with some teams leaving players forward to counter-attack.

Kidderminster Harriers, playing in National League North, have taken this concept to new extremes. Manager Adam Murray recently left five players forward while defending a corner in the 89th minute against Alfreton, breaking away to score a crucial winner. The bold strategy was repeated in a 4-0 victory against Peterborough Sports, with Murray hinting he might push it even further.

Former Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given suggested keeping players forward could effectively neutralize Arsenal's threat, noting the space it creates for counter-attacks. While Monaco and Crystal Palace have experimented with similar tactics, Kidderminster's approach of leaving five players in attack represents a significant escalation. Murray's philosophy challenges conventional wisdom about defensive set-pieces, questioning why teams automatically retreat when defending corners.