Ian Wright has hit out at those criticising Arsenal’s set-piece approach, insisting the club have every right to find any small ‘margin’ they can to gain an edge over the opposition.

Mikel Arteta’s side have gained a reputation as the ‘set-piece kings’ after scoring 21 goals from dead ball situations across the Premier League campaign – the most of any team in the English top flight.

Arsenal’s set-piece guru Nicolas Jover has taken on something of a mythical status amongst the fanbase, with a mural of the Frenchman appearing outside the Emirates midway through last season.

But the Gunners’ physical approach at free-kicks, throw-ins and corners has sparked fury with opposition supporters, with officials coming under increasing pressure to clamp down on dark arts and deliberate holding.

However, a defiant Arteta recently admitted he was frustrated that his top-of-the-table Arsenal team had not scored more goals from set-pieces

‘I’m upset that we don’t score more [from set-pieces],’ the Spaniard told reporters last month, before his side were beaten in the Carabao Cup final and dumped out of the FA Cup.

‘And that we concede as well. So we want to be the best and the most dominant team...