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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.

  1. ♤TeddyBear♤
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Arsenal are rubbish

  2. Zizoulicious
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    The Arse really are a bit rubbish. Kind of wish I didn't bottle Kane (c)

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Me too 🙁

  3. SANTACLAUS
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Boring.

  4. Studgie G
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    When was the last time Wenger changed his tactics...

    1. Clump
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      The same year Van Gal changed his socks.

    2. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      When he has to against a 'big' team, they are capable of sitting deep and hitting teams in the break

      1. Studgie G
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        apart from that

  5. Zombie
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Now that was depressing

    I think maybe I should switch to cricket for next hour

  6. Ayew Serious
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    So what happened to Noble in the last two games?

    No penalties either I believe

    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      σ2

    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      and you just know he'll blank in the DGW

    3. Theatre_Of_Screams
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Both his goals against Watford were pennos.

      1. Ayew Serious
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Never mind so

  7. SANTACLAUS
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Even with Sanchez captain, only thing I'm looking forward too is what happens at 75 mins when people walk out at 0-0.

  8. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    These protests are picking up speed. If Wenger has another poor transfer window not sure the board can ignore it then.

    1. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I don't think they will get top 4 next year.

      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Neither do I.
        They need a Godin and a Benzema kind player.

  9. Theatre_Of_Screams
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Wenger OUT

  10. Bartowski
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    This prostate advert was better than that first half...

    1. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      So cringe

    2. Theatre_Of_Screams
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hahahahaha

  11. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Boring Boring Man United.

    Oh wait....

    1. Zizoulicious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      😆

      It was that bad

  12. Mistletoe
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Sanchez (c) fail

  13. The Wise Owl
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Arsenal fan here. Fed up of constant empty promises about transfers each season. Something needs to change. I don't think Wenger has what it takes to lead this club to glory again.

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      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Racist

      2. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        This is very inappropriate and anti Semitic.

      3. Bartowski
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Um really?

      4. Clump
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Not sure you can say that. #KenLivingstone

      5. BabyB
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        That's an awful comment Acqua

    2. Bartowski
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Which manager would you like to get in?

      If Simeone was available, would you be happy with his tactics?

      1. VS10_
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        He wins, that is what matters.

        1. Bartowski
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Just wondering if Arsenal fans are wedded to a type of football that's all

          1. VS10_
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            I'm a fan and I would take him immediately.

      2. The Wise Owl
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Not sure, I don't follow football in other areas! Someone like Jurgen Klopp. Unfortunately I don't think there's any high profile managers floating about that I can think of. 🙁

        On the other hand though I do think Simeone might be too serious, but might be alright. You never know.

        1. Clump
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Klopp wanted a big European club 😉

  14. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    How is iwobi playing so far?

    1. Slam
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Better than most

      1. Zizoulicious
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Same as last week, he looks the best of an average bunch

      2. Henryyy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Same as last game then...prob still subbed off around 60?

        1. VS10_
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Hopefully Giroud -> Welbeck first, but it's Wenger...

  15. I Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Ozil assist too much to ask for?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Arsenal goal too much to ask for.

      1. I Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        How about a Norwich goal then?

  16. Zizoulicious
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Next week, would you rather

    A) Sanchez (mci)
    B) Noble/Lanzini (WAT, MUN)

    1. Wingate
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Noble for sure

      1. Zizoulicious
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Ta. Forgot to say though, would be a -4 involved. Still B?

        1. Wingate
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Given their form then still just about id say but its 50/50 call

          1. Zizoulicious
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Cool 59/50 was my thoughts too. Might do it just for the DGW emjoyment!

    2. Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      B

      1. Zizoulicious
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Ta. Even for a hit?

  17. VS10_
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Griezmann 🙂

  18. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Griezman goal

  19. Ayew Serious
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    There is no reason for me to enjoy Arsenal losing. Oh wait, there is; ArsenalFanTV

    1. Theatre_Of_Screams
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Same! I love seeing Claude and co getting angry. Even Ty is showing small signs of losing patience with the white flag waving surrender monkey.

  20. Wingate
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    What about:

    Ali, Mahrez, Aguero -> NOBLE, FABREGAS, STUDGE ?

    1. Wingate
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      for a -8

      1. Bartowski
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        No. You're chasing points with Noble and Sturridge isn't guaranteed to play

        1. Wingate
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Form is King my friend... plus he has a DGW and I already have Payet.

          Alli > Noble is as good as done, its the other two im questioning......

          Fabregas or Hazard or Pedro?

          1. Bartowski
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 1 month ago

            Maybe I guess. Would wait until the Chelsea game to decide the other option. If Hazard looks sharp again get him I'd say.

  21. Would an idiot do that?
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Ozil (C) fail

  22. Ziro Becomes One
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    People moaning about Darlow on bench playing DdG, DdG could yet save 2 penalties tomorrow. 🙄

    1. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I'll try and figure how to buy you a beer if that happens! -:)

      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Bookmarked. 😀

        1. walkman666
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

        2. walkman666
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          There was a smiley face there, until I clicked post. Good karma you spread, thanks.

  23. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Norwich to get some here? They look pretty solid.

    1. Odikostar
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      1 point I reckon

    2. Laurel and Vardy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Hope not. Have double Arsenal DEF (Kos & Bells). 0:0 works fine for me from FPL perspective, but as a Gunner, I would suffer.....

  24. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Arsenal fans still deluded?

    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Most of them have pretty reasonable expectations for a club of their quality.

      1. Ayew Serious
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        What makes a quality club?

        Not saying Arsenal isn't one at all

  25. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    What is going on with peoples' comments atm, it's one half of football, everyone just calm down

    1. Ziro Becomes One
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Fickle lot here as always, always have been, me and you included. 😉

      If Arsenal scores 3 second half we'll be singing praises

      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        plenty of time for things to change, I am not fickle thankyou 😉

    2. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      WENGER OUT

    3. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      This is normal behaviour. Not seeing many LOLs as most have Sanchez captain

      1. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        I'll help get it back to a normal amount in the second half.

      2. Clump
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        You've just cursed it. The LOL numpties will appear.

    4. George Sillett
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      One half of this after 2 halves of West Brom. Same old

  26. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Glad I didn't TC Sanchez! Arsenal awful! Payet TC it is then?

    1. WE GO FOR IT
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Defoe

      1. Uncle John from Jamaica
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Defoe here too

  27. George Sillett
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    In terms of overall quality of its supposed biggest clubs this PL is as bad as it has been for years. Exceptions are few but Spurs and West Ham have huge potential.
    LVG and to some extent Wenger employing rigid tactics, always selecting a crap player and of course not forgeting Maureen bring way too much negativity in their general approach. It is now wonder fans become disillusioned.

    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      What's the solution?

      1. George Sillett
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        More coaches like Slavan and Poch . Obvious thing to do in this game was to sub Giroud at HT but the donkey is still on the pitch.

  28. Uncle John from Jamaica
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    How likely do you think Smalling is to get 180 mins in the next game week?

    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Extremely likely

      1. Uncle John from Jamaica
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks

    2. VS10_
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      If he is fit, 100%

      1. Uncle John from Jamaica
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Bit worried about the cup final?

        1. VS10_
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          LVG said that Smalling and Blind won't be rotated because they don't have anyone else. Cup final is after GW38 anyway.

        2. Clump
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          Chasing Champs £eague spot.

  29. Jay_
      10 years, 1 month ago

      As it's so quiet...

      --------------Robles------------------
      ----Moreno PVA Cresswell-------
      Hazard Sanchez Payet Lanzini
      ------Aguero Defoe Kane---------
      ------------------------------------------
      -Darlow Ozil Bellerin Otamendi-

      1 FT, 0.1 ITB, best option here?

      A: Otamendi > Smalling
      B: Kane > Sturridge
      C: A & B -4
      D: Something else

      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        C for me.

        I've gone for -8 and even some Aguero to Costa!

    • J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Does anyone know if Defoe is In line for any bonus points?

      1. Uncle John from Jamaica
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        2 I think

      2. TorresMagic™
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        2

      3. Black Panther
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah 2 bonus points

      4. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Happy days! Thanks guys!

      5. emyoueffsee
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        2 bonus pts prob.