The Truth: Are Set Pieces Hurting Football's Entertainment?

Ranks FC - A Football Podcast · Feb 13, 2026 · 52m

It's time for The Truth!

Sam and Dougie are back in the studio to look at the proliferation of set pieces across the entirety of the Premier League's clubs this season, and the impact that it is having on games and entertainment value.

We discuss the direct nature of games this season, the rise of better organised defensive units and the fact that set pieces offer a tangible way to crack tight games open, as well as the fact that football tends to turn in cycles - with a famous quote from a game in 2005 that could just as easily be applied to certain games this season.

So, is this just the…