Norwich City vs Arsenal: Match Preview, Team News, Predictions & more

Arsenal FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League
Arsenal FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League

It is time for a new start for Arsenal. As Unai Emery has been sacked, Arsenal will look to turn things around in the Premier League as they have been struggling to do so for quite a while, and Freddie Ljungberg would want to commence his managerial tenure at Arsenal with an away win at Carrow Lane to get the fans behind the team.

Daniel Farke, on the other hand, comes into this game with a convincing 2-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park, and he would look to build on this as Norwich City look to escape the relegation scrap. Norwich City and Arsenal did start off the campaign well, but slowly, their form took a hit and they have clearly struggled to get back on track.

Norwich City vs Arsenal Current Form

Arsenal visit Carrow Road in an attempt to get the three points they desperately need, as the Gunners have been winless in their last 5 league games (L2 D3). Whereas, although Norwich City are sitting 18th on the table, they have beaten Man City at home which suggests they do have the firepower to upset the visitors.

It promises to be an exciting game as two attacking teams would look to outscore one another, considering they both do not possess a reliable defence. Neither of the teams can afford to drop points, as a loss for Arsenal would mean they go 11 points off top four, assuming Chelsea would win at Stamford versus West Ham, while Norwich would fall more deep into the relegation fodder.

Norwich City form guide (last five league games): D-L-L-L-W

Arsenal form guide (last five league games): L-D-D-L-D

Norwich City vs Arsenal Team News

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Ljungberg will look to deploy his attacking front four of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette, Nicolas Pepe and Mesut Ozil. Norwich City play an exciting brand of football which sees them commit men forward, and the huge spaces left behind by Norwich's fullbacks would come handy for Aubameyang and Pepe.

As injuries stand, Arsenal will be without Dani Ceballos, who is sidelined for the rest of the year due to a thigh injury. Sead Kolasinac, Hector Bellerin and David Luiz will be assessed before the travel south. On the other hand, Norwich City midfielder Todd Cantwell is declared fit for the game against Arsenal, which is a big boost for the Canaries.

Predicted Arsenal XI: Bernd Leno, Hector Bellerin, Rob Holding, Sokratis, Sead Kolasinac; Matteo Guendouzi, Lucas Torreira; Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mesut Ozil, Nicolas Pepe; Alexandre Lacazette.

Norwich City vs Arsenal Match Prediction

Based on current form, Norwich City should impose a greater threat on their opposition but it is the Gunners that are likelier to get away with the three points.

However, Arsenal have a new manager at the helm and every player would look to impress their new gaffer to secure a starting berth in the team for future games, which could mean that the players put in a great show tomorrow.

Norwich will be at full attendance as a big team arrives at Carrow Road, although it didn't end very well for the Canaries the last time they did play one.

Prediction: Norwich City 0-2 Arsenal

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Edited by Sai Teja