--- source: thedugout.football generated: 2026-08-25T08:48:03.576Z last_updated: 2026-08-25T05:00:00+00:00 data_provider: API-Football canonical: https://thedugout.football/clubs/arsenal/news/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZm9vdGJhbGwubG9uZG9uL2Fyc2VuYWwtZmMvbmV3cy9icnVuby1ndWltYXJhZXMtbm90LWFsbG93ZWQtb25lLTM0NTA2NzQz --- # Bruno Guimaraes has not been allowed to take corners yet at Arsenal - **Source:** - **Published:** 25 Aug - **Club:** Arsenal - **Original URL:** https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/bruno-guimaraes-not-allowed-one-34506743 The Brazilian midfielder, who joined from Newcastle in a £75million move this summer, regularly took set pieces for the Magpies. But it seems he has plenty of homework to complete before being trusted with the ball at Arsenal. "I'm still getting used to [Arsenal's set piece routines]," Guimaraes said speaking on the Men In Blazers podcast. "There's a lot [to learn]. We're training a lot, almost every day for set pieces." Asked whether Arteta was letting him take corners yet, the 28-year-old replied with a smile: "Not yet, not yet." Guimaraes has established himself as one of the Premier League's most dangerous set piece takers. He even scored directly from a corner in Newcastle's 2-1 win over Burnley last season. But Arsenal's set-piece play is a different proposition altogether. FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! Latest Gunners news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook page In recent seasons, the Gunners have developed an array of meticulously choreographed corner and free kick routines that have helped make them one of the most potent set piece sides in world football. They scored 25 Premier League goals from set pieces, excluding penalties, last season - more than any other side in the division. And 10 of Declan Rice's 20 Premier League assists for Arsenal have come from corners or free kicks. For Guimaraes, then, there is clearly plenty to learn before he is handed the keys to Arsenal's set piece department. The Brazil international made his Arsenal debut in the Community Shield, helping the Gunners beat Manchester City 3-0 to lift the trophy in the traditional season curtain-raiser. However, he was left out of the squad for Friday's 3-0 Premier League win over Coventry City. Arteta explained before the game that Guimaraes had picked up a minor injury in training and he did not want to risk him. "He had a slight tension in his groin, he hasn't done a pre-season," the Spaniard said. "He had only four or five days before that game [Community Shield]. It is a lot of new stuff for him as well, and we need to take it bit-by-bit." Since his £75m arrival at the start of August, Arsenal fans have been salivating at the thought of seeing Guimaraes linking up with Rice in midfield. The Brazilian, it seems, is just as excited, having endured his fair share of battles with the England international during their time as Premier League opponents. "Rice has a little bit of everything, he's so good with the ball but he defends like a lion... his presence in the midfield is unbelievable," Guimaraes said. "It was very difficult playing against him and now I can finally play with him. I hope we can be very successful together." All the best news, features, updates and analysis from Tom Canton and more straight to your Inbox! Yours in just two simple steps.