Arsenal star hits out at critics after Arne Slot's outspoken view on Premier League season

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Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie has responded to Liverpool boss Arne Slot's criticism of the Premier League's physical approach to set pieces, as the Gunners lead the title racePiero Hincapie has shut down Arsenal's critics about their style following Arne Slot's admission that Premier League games are 'not a joy' to watch. The Gunners have faced intense scrutiny over their style and reliance on set pieces but Hincapie insisted he doesn't care what others think.The Gunners have established themselves as one of the most potent teams in the top flight from set pieces in recent seasons and are set to claim the title from Liverpool after the Reds' disappointing defence of their crown this season.That approach has proved remarkably successful, with Arsenal sitting at the summit of the table and seven points ahead of Manchester City.

You can't always win beautifully."Amongst those to have taken issue with this renewed emphasis on set pieces is Slot, who also appeared to call out referees for not helping by being too lenient.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! I think it's mainly here in the Premier League.

If I watch other leagues, I don't think there's so much emphasis on set-pieces."If I watch an Eredivisie game, which I still do, I see goals being disallowed and fouls on goalkeepers being given and I think 'wow, that's a big difference'. Every Sunday evening you were hoping they would play."Now, most of the games I see in the Premier League are not a joy to watch for me, but it's always interesting because it's so competitive.