Arsenal vs Norwich: Arsenal look to pick up their first win of the Premier League campaign when they face Norwich at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Match Details:
Teams: Arsenal vs Norwich
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Date: Saturday 11th September, 2021
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in
Preview
It’s a battle at the bottom of the table as Arsenal faces Norwich at home on Saturday on return to the Premier League.
Both teams are yet to pick up a win this campaign and pressure mounts on them to deliver after their poor start.
Arsenal woes continued with a 5-0 hammering against defending champions, Manchester City at the Etihad prior to the international break.
Torre scored a brace along with goals from Gundogan, Jesus and Rodri. Xhaka was sent off for a horror tackle which only put the Gunners under pressure.
❌ 0-2 vs Brentford
❌ 0-2 vs Chelsea
❌0-5 vs Man CityAcross Europe’s top five leagues, no club has a worse goal difference so far this season than Arsenal (-𝟵).
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— Casumo Sports (@CasumoSports) September 7, 2021
On the other hand, Norwich lost to Leicester at home 1-2 in their previous match as Albrighton scored the winning goal for the Foxes.
Prior to which, Vardy and Pukki had scored for either side.
With both sides having lost all three matches, it is the chance for either one to officially consider their season open with a win.
Arsenal and Norwich are in 20th and 19th place respectively.
Form Guide
Arsenal: LLLWL
Norwich: LLLWL
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✅
🔜 #ARSNOR pic.twitter.com/YZ4wUD4ITP
— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) September 9, 2021
Last Matches of both teams:
Manchester City 5-0 Arsenal
Norwich 1-2 Leicester City
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Arsenal vs Norwich in India?
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Team News
Smith-Rowe, Kolasinac are major doubt for the home side due to illness while Xhaka is suspended for his red card in the last match.
Elneny is ruled out due to a muscle injury and is on the side-lines.
For the visitors; Mumba and Byram are out due to injuries while Placheta remains on the side-lines due to Covid-19.
Tzolis’ calf injury could keep him out of contention as well.
Arsenal possible 11:
Leno, Tierney, Holding, White, Soares, Lokonga, Partey, Saka, Ødegaard, Aubameyang and Lacazette
Norwich possible 11:
Krul, Williams, Gibson, Hanley, Aarons, McLean, Gilmour, Lees-Melou, Rashica, Pukki and Cantwell
Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Norwich
Neither side has been good at all this season and with the number of injuries in each squad, we expect a closely fought clash.
The hosts look a better side at the moment with the presence of Ødegaard, Saka and should be able to nick this one.
Players to watch out for: Ødegaard, Saka, Pukki, Rashica and Aubameyang.
