On Sunday, Arsenal beat Newcastle 2-1. Although Arsenal created good chances, it was telling that all three goals in the game were the result of corner routines.
It has been common for fans to feel like football has lost some of its magic with star players having less freedom and space to express themselves in open play.
Current professionals however talk about how the quality of players, tactics and coaching staff are better than ever.
Both of these things can be true and looking at how football has become a more structured and choreographed game, resembling American football, can help explain this.