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Dugout Discussion – Arsenal vs Norwich

30 April 2016 1376 comments
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Saturday’s late-afternoon clash finds Arsenal playing host to Norwich City at the Emirates. The Gunners tasted just one victory in their previous quartet of fixtures, while the Canaries will strive to rebound from successive defeats.

Arsenal’s attack has recorded middling stats over their last four outings, ranking ninth for goals (six) and joint-12th for big chances (four). It’s also worth noting that the Gunners place ninth for goals scored in home fixtures (26). On a more positive note, Arsene Wenger’s troops have conceded the second-fewest goals (11) and third-fewest big chances (18) on home soil, underlining their strong clean-sheet potential.

Norwich failed to net in their last two league ties and have struggled to exert their attacking influence away from home this term, ranking joint-third-bottom for goals (13), joint-second-bottom for big chances (12) and third-bottom for shots on target (51). Equally, Arsenal will be buoyed in the knowledge that the Canaries place fourth for goals conceded (33) and joint-top for big chances conceded (40) in road encounters.

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  1. Greenbackbøøg…
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Can't believe commentators still lick Wengers arse, he's a useless manager

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  2. Studgie G
    10 years, 6 months ago

    fplalerts is where i'm getting live pts whats with anewpla...

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  3. Team Cruel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Proud of Arsene

    Ashamed of fans

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      10 years, 6 months ago

      applause for you

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      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Not my words lol.

        Wenger is a clown.

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        1. sillyhilly69
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah, it's such a drag being top 4 every year.

          Wake up and join the real world where 90% of football fans don't see the level of success Arsenal fans do ✊

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  4. Les Bleus
    10 years, 6 months ago

    What a lot of Arsenal fans don't understand is that Arsenal are an elite club because of Wenger. He should be able to leave when he damn well pleases.*

    *Not an Arsenal fan.

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    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Arsenal had a good history before he came along, its Arsenal on Arsene fc.. the guy hasn't won anything of note in 12 years and refuses to spend money

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      1. Greenbackbøøg…
        10 years, 6 months ago

        *not

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      2. Magic Bean
        10 years, 6 months ago

        FA Cup last two seasons

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        1. Greenbackbøøg…
          10 years, 6 months ago

          As I said, nothing of note

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
      10 years, 6 months ago

      this

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  5. Studgie G
    10 years, 6 months ago

    haha those Arsenal fans

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  6. A.T
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Never seen a protest were some want him out and some sing his name. Still haven't tbh cause I'm listening on the radio.

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  7. HVT
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Is Lanzini on strike or what?

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    1. Hooky
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Noble was the obvious pick 😉

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      1. HVT
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I'm shell shocked with all this confusion 😉

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  8. Bøwstring The Carp
    10 years, 6 months ago

    A club of Arsenal's stature should not be in the top 2 on numerous occasions at Christmas and still end up in 4th

    This has happened so many times, and it's really unacceptable. If any other team did that they would be slated

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    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      10 years, 6 months ago

      but they play such nice football!!

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    2. Hooky
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Apart from a few good years under George Graham, Arsenal have not been good for a long time. Arsene has done an amazing job with that club. Time to get Stojkovic in to replace him now though 🙂

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    3. how now brown cow
      10 years, 6 months ago

      What stature is that? City, utd, arsenal, liverpool, chelsea etc all think they should be top 2.

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  9. SANTACLAUS
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Arsenal Fan TV is leaking into the masses haha

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  10. Mickey Tyrion™
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Absolute sheep those Arsenal fans who accept this mediocrity.. Being indifferent is one thing, but camaigning for Arsene to stay is nuts imo. Massively underachieving

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    1. FPL Daniel
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I think he's gone this summer. His contract expires right?

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  11. FPL Daniel
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Now's the time to score Iwoby

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      10 years, 6 months ago

      No y

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      1. FPL Daniel
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Don't be jealous. He will he will. Wait and see 😉

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          10 years, 6 months ago

          Fantasy gods can't wait.

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          1. Costa in Wengerland
            10 years, 6 months ago

            😀

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  12. Worzel Gummidge
    10 years, 6 months ago

    That bus NOR came in is rather big.

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    1. Hooky
      10 years, 6 months ago

      THEBUSDRIVER finally doing something useful

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      1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 6 months ago

        The Bus Driver’s Prayer

        Our Driver, who art in Hendon -
        Harrow Road be thy aim.
        Thy Kingston come; thy Wimbledon,
        In Erith as it is in Hendon.
        Give us this day our Berkhampstead,
        And forgive us our Westminster -
        As we forgive those who Westminster against us;
        But, lead us not into Temple Station,
        And deliver us from Ealing.
        For Thine is the Kingston, the Purley, and the Crawley!
        For Iver and Iver,
        Crouch End.

        With thanks to Ian Dury and others ...

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        1. Hooky
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Hit me with that why don't you 😉

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  13. Park the bus
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Nooooo just seen Darlow saved a pen?! where's my DDG voodoo doll...

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    1. FPL Daniel
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I feel u

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  14. Les Bleus
    10 years, 6 months ago

    BAPs finalized.

    30 Apr 15:00 WBA 0 - 3 WHU
    3BP Noble 61
    2BP Kouyaté 54
    1BP Payet 33

    30 Apr 15:00 WAT 3 - 2 AVL
    3BP Deeney 54
    2BP Westwood 33
    1BP Ayew 30

    30 Apr 15:00 STO 1 - 1 SUN
    3BP Arnautovic 29
    2BP Defoe 24
    1BP Whelan 19

    30 Apr 15:00 NEW 1 - 0 CRY
    3BP Darlow 45
    2BP Townsend 43
    1BP Dummett 28

    30 Apr 15:00 EVE 2 - 1 BOU
    3BP Cleverley 38
    2BP Baines 30
    1BP Pugh 25

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    1. FPL Daniel
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Darlow 🙁

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  15. Bøwstring The Carp
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Giroud ruining an Alexis assist right there 🙄

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    1. Les Bleus
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Giroud playing isn't good for Alexis unfortunately.

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      1. Ravager
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Welbeck's pace and movement allows the side to flow better...but Wenger smh

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      2. FPL Daniel
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Agree. Deeney was the right captain in hindsight

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        1. Gooner Kebab
          10 years, 6 months ago

          aye aye captain

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  16. halcyon
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I've lost touch with the Fantasy Football sites around now, what are the essential ones that you guys use apart from FF Scout? What's the other options for team line ups, injuries, pre-match news etc...

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 6 months ago

      This one is plenty.

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    2. KOLASINA(C)
      10 years, 6 months ago

      FFFix for rank predictions.

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    3. Les Bleus
      10 years, 6 months ago

      None 🙂

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    4. Hooky
      10 years, 6 months ago

      This is the only one you need

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    5. Make United Great Again
      10 years, 6 months ago

      This site

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      1. halcyon
        10 years, 6 months ago

        thanks ffix is good
        I used to use the guardian squad sheets along with the team news fromFF scout, found if a player was mentioned as a starter on both sites, they would almost certainly play

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  17. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Noble or lanzini for gw37?

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    1. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I have Lanzini and Payet but if I were you then get Noble!

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      1. Henryyy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I guess im going noble+payet

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    2. Mickey Tyrion™
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Noble easily. Wish i didn't already have Lanzini. He's on pens too isn't he? Cant beat pens and good form.

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  18. Make United Great Again
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Wenger should have left years ago. Do the Wenger in boys seriously think this mediocrity will change over a summer? Lol

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    1. FPL Daniel
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Wenger out

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      1. Make United Great Again
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Don't mind him staying there tbh

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    2. Bartowski
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I reckon the Glazers would bite a small childs hand off for a manager who'd guarantee them champions League every season with comparatively little outlay

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      1. Make United Great Again
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Probably would. Can't stand them

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  19. dogtanion
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Ramsey and Giroud nearly the cause of every attack breaking down, for the last 2 years.

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  20. fickle
    10 years, 6 months ago

    why does wenger keep playing giroud even when he's so poor

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    1. Make United Great Again
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Because he didn't buy a striker in the Summer.

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    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Too stingy to spend some money on a proper striker

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    3. FPL Daniel
      10 years, 6 months ago

      He's handsome. Wenger likes pretty boys

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      1. Henryyy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 6 months ago

        LOL

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      2. Jet5605
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Giroud has a massive hooter.

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    4. Jet5605
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Too stubborn. Refuses to accept Giroud has been a poor signing and will keep persevering with him. Too loyal to the senior pros IMO.

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  21. Studgie G
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Why isn't Caz back yet surprised by that one, he's been out forever

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    1. Make United Great Again
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Arsenals injury record speaks for itself.

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  22. VS10_
    10 years, 6 months ago

    SHOOT

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    1. Make United Great Again
      10 years, 6 months ago

      This is Arsenal we're talking about

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  23. KOLASINA(C)
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Fun fact - if you have less than two Arsenal defenders, you are losing rank when they are getting CS.

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    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      10 years, 6 months ago

      i really doubt that

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    2. Mickey Tyrion™
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Not when you have Deeney.

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    3. FPL Daniel
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Eh

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    4. Ziro Becomes One
      10 years, 6 months ago

      This is incorrect.

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  24. Pedram
    10 years, 6 months ago

    How does Sanchez looks ?

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    1. KOLASINA(C)
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Really active.

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    2. how now brown cow
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Short

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    3. Jay_
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Claustrophobic

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    4. Mickey Tyrion™
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Uninterested.

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      1. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I can't agree with that. He's very active and "interested." Arsenal are not stringing all of their passes together, and Norwich are playing very tenaciously. I think Arsenal may fare well due to sheer talent, but for now, they seem a bit off.

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        1. FPL Daniel
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Giroud is bad for Alexis

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  25. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Rival brought in Noble for Alli. Bugger!

    Fortunately he captained Watson. Odd.

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  26. Jay_
    10 years, 6 months ago

    How many players do you all have left to play after this game?

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    1. mad_beer ✅
      10 years, 6 months ago

      6

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    2. Greenbackbøøg…
      10 years, 6 months ago

      3

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    3. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 6 months ago

      6

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    4. rainy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 6 months ago

      6

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  27. Whats the Huth
    10 years, 6 months ago

    28 points. Pre baps. No hits.
    I'll take that 😉

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  28. Laurel and Vardy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Would it be a smart or stupid move, to bring in Noble for Alli next week and play him alongside Payet and Lanzini in DGW37, who are already in my team?

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  29. camarozz
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Noble won't score anymore this season. FACT.

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    1. Murder on Zidane's Flo…
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Hmmm. Sounds an awful lot like an opinion.

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  30. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 6 months ago

    West Ham on good form for the dgw. TC Payet still feels a tepid choice though.

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