We want to be kings of everything – Mikel Arteta says Stoke tag a big compliment

Arsenal’s tally of 22 goals from corners since the start of last season is the most of any side in the Premier League

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have been hugely effective from set-pieces (Chris Radburn/PA)

Mikel Arteta said it is a “big compliment” to be compared to Tony Pulis’ Stoke side and said Arsenal want to be the “kings of everything” as he moved to defend the club’s impressive corner record.

The Gunners head to Fulham on Sunday having reduced the gap to Liverpool at the Premier League summit from nine points to seven after a 2-0 midweek win over Manchester United.