Odegaard corner ends Arsenal’s long wait for a set-piece goal

Arsenal ended a 13-match run without scoring from a set-piece in all competitions, excluding penalties, when Ezri Konsa put them ahead against Everton in the Premier League.

The breakthrough came in the seventh minute at Emirates Stadium. Martin Odegaard’s corner created confusion inside the Everton penalty area, allowing Konsa to give the home side a 1-0 lead.

The goal brought an end to Arsenal’s wait for a set-piece strike, which had stretched back to May last season. According to Opta, their previous goal from such a situation had come against Crystal Palace.

Arsenal had gone 13 consecutive matches in all competitions without scoring from a set-piece, apart from penalties.

The moment was shared in a video posted by beIN SPORTS on 24 October 2026, while Opta also highlighted the end of Arsenal’s run on social media.

Mikel Arteta’s side are looking to take advantage of Manchester City’s setback against Aston Villa as they pursue the Premier League leaders. Manchester City were beaten 2-1 by Aston Villa.