Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover is reportedly rewarded with a bonus every time his team scores from a set piece. The Gunnersadded two more in their 2-1 win over Chelsea on Sunday, both coming from corners, taking them to a joint‑record 16 goals from corners this season.

This matches the joint‑highest total recorded in a single season, alongside Oldham Athletic in 1992/93, West Bromwich Albion in 2016–17, and Arsenal's own tally from 2023/24. William Saliba struck first from Bukayo Saka's delivery, before Jurrien Timberheaded in another in the second half.

According to The Athletic, Jover's contract includes a bonus clause tied to goals scored from dead‑ball situations. When Mikel Artetasigned his most recent Arsenal contract in September 2024, the club is said to have opened separate negotiations with the rest of his backroom staff, including set‑piece coach Jover, assistant manager Albert Stuivenberg and goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana.

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Jover, whose speciality lies in set‑piece work, was reported to have significant leverage during talks.

The final agreement included a clause ensuring the 44-year‑old receives bonuses for goals Arsenal score from set‑piece situations.

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Arsenal have gone 1-0 up from a corner nine times in the Premier League this season, a figure Opta says is the joint‑highest ever recorded in a single campaign, matching Southampton's return in 1994/95.

The north London side also lead the league for total set‑piece goals, with 21 scored so far, more than any other team this season.

Jover was brought to Arsenal by Arteta from Manchester Cityin 2021. He earned high praise from Arteta who stated he considered the Frenchman the best in his field.

"In his field, in other fields and as a person," the Gunners boss previously said.

"And the relationship that we have - that's why I made the decision to bring him to City when I was there and then to Arsenal."

Arsenal sit top of the Premier League standings, five points ahead of City, who have a game in hand on the leaders. Pep Guardiola's side also kept the pressure on last weekend with a 1-0 win over Leeds United at Elland Road.

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