Guardiola compares ‘evolution’ of Premier League set pieces to NBA three-pointers

• Man City manager says side must adapt to set pieces

• Erling Haaland faces fitness test ahead of Forest match

Pep Guardiola has said there is no point in complaining about the rising prevalence of set pieces, with Manchester City’s manager recognising the need to adapt.

While City’s 57 goals in the Premier League is one fewer than Arsenal, the leading scorers, only nine have derived from dead balls, a rate of 15.8%, the division’s lowest.