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Richard Forrester

Nigel Pearson defends Bristol City's recent set-piece record but highlights one ongoing weakness

Nigel Pearson has defended Bristol City's recent set-piece record but admits he still doesn't have enough reliable markers in his squad.

Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Birmingham had shades of last season's problems with the Robins undone by three deliveries from wide areas. It was an Achilles heel which forced the manager to find a new solution towards the end of last season.

The catalyst came in a game against Barnsley in March when City conceded their 12th and 13th set-piece goals from corners which encouraged Pearson to switch from a man-marking approach to put more emphasis on zonal marking.

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