'Do you remember Stoke City?' - Guardiola on football's evolution
Tony Pulis claims his former club, Stoke City, pioneered the long throw-in tactic now widely adopted across the Premier League.
Pulis effectively used the strategy in the late 2000s to help Stoke remain in the top flight, despite initial criticism of his focus on dead-ball situations.
The International Football Association Board (Ifab) is considering new rules to limit the time spent on throw-ins, following a significant increase in their use this season and a reduction in ball-in-play time.
Managers such as Pep Guardiola have acknowledged Stoke City's influence on the current trend, with Mikel Arteta's Arsenal also incorporating similar set-piece strategies.
The increased prevalence of long throw-ins has sparked debate among football figures, with some, like Jamie Carragher, criticising their overuse and impact on the game's flow.