Much of the tactical conversation around the Chelsea vs Manchester City fixture on Sunday 12 April focuses on open play: Rodri vs Caicedo, Palmer vs Foden, De Bruyne's range of passing. But there is a dimension that often decides these games that gets less attention: set pieces. Manchester City have been one of the Premier League's most dangerous teams from dead-ball situations this season. Their corner routines are meticulously rehearsed — with specific blockers, near-post runners, and late arrivals from deep designed to create confusion in the box. Their free kick delivery, particularly when De Bruyne is available, remains a consistent source of goals. At Stamford Bridge, where the pitch dimensions can make large-scale pressing difficult and games can become attritional in the second half, a goal from a set piece could be the difference. Chelsea's set-piece defending will need to be organised and disciplined from minute one. If City get a corner in a tight game in the 75th minute, the threat is real and specific. Guardiola will have practised this all week. 📅 Sun 12 Apr, 07:30 UTC | Stamford Bridge 🏆 GW30 | The Set-Piece Danger