May 5, 2012 12:45 PM BST
Emirates Stadium — London
Team News
Arsenal
Francis Coquelin was fit enough to make the bench last time out, though
Abou Diaby is again a major doubt after picking up a thigh problem in
his substitute appearance against Stoke.
The likes of Ramsey, Benayoun and Gervinho were all ineffective last
time out and could drop to the bench, with Oxlade-Chamberlain and Santos
also available to play in an advanced role on the wings.
Both are better playing from the left hand side so Gervinho may get another chance to prove himself on the right.
Probable lineups : Szczesny, Gibbs, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Sagna, Coquelin, Song, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Rosicky, Gervinho, Persie. (4-2-3-1).
Elliott Ward may keep his place in the side despite a costly error against Liverpool with the likes of Whitbread and Ayala sidelined, though Leon Barnett will hope to come into contention.
Wes Hoolahan and Andrew Surman could return to the midfield as Lambert is likely to make a number of changes after the weekend's disappointing display.
Grant Holt should return to captain the side and lead the line in place of Steve Morison.
Probable lineups : Ruddy, Martin, Ward, Bennett, Naughton, Bennett, Hoolahan, Howson, Surman, Pilkington, Holt. (4-5-1).
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Probable Lineups Statistical
Comparision
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Goals
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Assists
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(1) 24.5
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Shots pg
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1.1
(0.9)
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(52%)
53%
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Aerial Duel
Success
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47%
(51%)
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Dribbles pg
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0.3
(0.3)
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(1.7)
1.5
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Tackles pg
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1.5
(1.5)
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Head to Head
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Nov 19, 2011 |
Last Five Matches
Arsenal
| Apr 28, 2012 | Stoke 1 - Arsenal 1 | EPL |
| Apr 21, 2012 | Arsenal 0 - Chelsea FC 0 | EPL |
| Apr 16, 2012 | Arsenal 1 - Wigan Athletic 2 | EPL |
| Apr 11, 2012 | Wolves 0 - Arsenal 3 | EPL |
| Apr 8, 2012 | Arsenal 1 - Manchester City FC 0 | EPL |
Norwich| Apr 28, 2012 | Norwich City 0 - Liverpool 3 | EPL |
| Apr 21, 2012 | Blackburn 2 - Norwich City 0 | EPL |
| Apr 14, 2012 | Norwich City 1 - Manchester City FC 6 | EPL |
| Apr 9, 2012 | Tottenham 1 - Norwich City 2 | EPL |
| Apr 7, 2012 | Norwich City 2 - Everton 2 | EPL |
Match Facts
Arsenal have won their last 3 matches against Norwich in all competitions.
Arsenal have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Norwich in all competitions.
Arsenal have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Norwich in all competitions.
Norwich have been losing at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches in Premier League.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Norwich's last 7 games in Premier League.
Norwich have lost their last 3 matches in Premier League.
Norwich have conceded at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches in Premier League.
Prediction
Arsenal need to win having failed to do so in their last 3 league
matches, with victories for Spurs and Newcastle putting them just 1
point behind the Gunners. It is all in their hands as this is the only
game on Saturday due to the FA Cup final.
Norwich's form has dipped since securing their survival and a fantastic
season appears to have caught up with them somewhat at both ends, losing
three in a row and 7 of their last 11 in the league in a run which has
seen them win just twice.
This should be a fairly comfortable game for Arsenal as they look to
confirm automatic Champions League qualification, though Holt rarely
gives defences an easy time and they will need to be ready for a battle
at the back.
Arsenal 3 - 0 Norwich
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