Manchester United can approach Sunday's visit of Stoke City relishing any set-pieces rather than dreading them, as has perhaps been the case in the past against the Potters.
Although Mark Hughes's side remain a threat in such situations, their style of play has evolved under the former Reds striker since the time when Rory Delap's long throw-ins would wreak havoc during Tony Pulis's reign. United's power from corners was demonstrated with three goals scored against Leicester City last time out in the Premier League and the height and muscle within the ranks is already proving an asset.