Norwich vs Arsenal preview: Gunners hoping West Brom defeat just a blip

A look ahead to the Premier League game at Carrow Road

Joe Ball
Friday 27 November 2015 15:11 GMT
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Mesut Ozil celebrates his opening goal
Mesut Ozil celebrates his opening goal (Getty Images)

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It’s a big game for…

Alex Neil: The Norwich City boss will know how tough a test this will be, but he’ll be hoping to get a result as they are only three points clear of the relegation zone. He’ll be boosted by the fact Arsenal lost to West Brom last week, so will know his team are capable of getting a result.

Best stat…

2: Arsenal have scored at least two goals in seven of their last eight matches against Norwich. Expect it to be another tough day for Alex Neil’s side when they meet on Sunday.

Remember when…

Jack Wilshere rounded off a superb passing movement with a calm finish at the Emirates back in 2013?

Player to watch…

Mesut Özil: The German playmaker has been impressive form, with seven assists and two goals in his last eight games in all competitions. Expect to see him add to that when a Norwich side in poor form head to the capital.

Past three meetings…

Norwich City 0 Arsenal 2 (Ramsey, Jenkinson) - Premier League, May 2014

Arsenal 4 (Wilshere, Ozil 2, Ramsey) Norwich City 1 (Howson) - Premier League, October 2013

Arsenal 3 (Arteta, Giroud, Podolski) Norwich City 1 (Turner) - Premier League, April 2013

Form guide…

Norwich City: LLLLWL

Arsenal: LWLDLW

Vital information…

Kick-off: 4.15pm

TV: Live on Sky Sports 1, Highlights on BBC One 10.30pm

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