Arsenal have been dubbed the “kings of the corner” thanks to their dominance at set pieces, and manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday his aim was to extend that success to all aspects of the game.

The north London side have scored 22 goals from corners, the most in Europe’s top five leagues since the start of the 2023-24 season.

They continued their exploits on Wednesday when defenders Jurrien Timber and William Saliba scored from a corner to give them a 2-0 victory over 13th-placed Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.

“Well, we want to be the kings of everything, on set pieces, the best in the world, on the high press, the best in the world, attacking in open spaces, the best in the world,” Arteta told reporters on the eve of Sunday’s match. Premier League clash at Fulham.

“The best atmosphere and the best stadium, the best in everything. Before, we didn’t score enough, we didn’t fight, we haven’t won big games in 20 years. We want to be the best in everything.

“The best academy, the best individual player development. We want to be the best of the best. Recruiting the best players, the best coaches, that is the goal.”

Arteta has remained tight-lipped on the availability of defenders Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori. Both men had missed the match against United due to injury.

“It’s match day minus two, so we have to change a few players, we have another training session tomorrow so we’ll see how everyone is on Sunday,” said the Spaniard.

“Tomorrow is the next session, it’s too difficult to say something (about Gabriel). (Calafiori) the same, it’s difficult to say.”

Arteta said Arsenal were preparing for a big challenge against Fulham, sixth in the table with 22 points from 14 matches.

Arsenal are third with 28 points, as are second-placed Chelsea, who have a better goal difference.

“We experienced it last year (against Fulham). We lost five points against them. I was very complimentary about them, about the manager and what they do. It’s still a very difficult place,” Arteta said.

Arteta said he was happy for former Arsenal players Emile Smith Rowe, Alex Iwobi and Reiss Nelson on loan who are at Fulham.

“They are doing very well. Nelson is still one of us, but so are the others,” he added.

“It will be great to see them. Once they leave, you have to let them do their own thing. From time to time we talk to them, but we are very grateful for what they have done for us and wish them the best.”