London, March 2 -- Liverpool manager Arne Slot says most Premier League games are no longer a "joy to watch" and his "football heart doesn't like" the emphasis on set-pieces this season.

Of the total scored in the league this season, 27.5 per cent have been non-penalty set-piece goals - the second-highest rate since 2009-10, , according to BBC sport.

Arsenal's prowess from set-pieces has been a key part of their title challenge, with their 16 goals from corners - three more than anyone else - equalling the most in a Premier League season. All three of Liverpool's goals in the first half of their 5-2 win against West Ham United on Saturday came from corners.

Set-piece coach Aaron Briggs left Anfield on December 30 and Slot's side have sco...