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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. Wingate
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    What about:

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

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    1. Wingate
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      for a -8

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

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        1. Wingate
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          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?

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

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  2. Would an idiot do that?
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    Ozil (C) fail

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

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    1. walkman666
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      I'll try and figure how to buy you a beer if that happens! -:)

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      1. Ziro Becomes One
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        Bookmarked. 😀

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        1. walkman666
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        2. walkman666
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          There was a smiley face there, until I clicked post. Good karma you spread, thanks.

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  4. Count of Monte Hristo
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    Norwich to get some here? They look pretty solid.

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    1. Odikostar
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      1 point I reckon

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

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  5. Every Dog Has Its Day
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    Arsenal fans still deluded?

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

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      1. Ayew Serious
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        What makes a quality club?

        Not saying Arsenal isn't one at all

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

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    1. Ziro Becomes One
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      Fickle lot here as always, always have been, me and you included. 😉

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

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      1. Your Mum's Athletic
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        plenty of time for things to change, I am not fickle thankyou 😉

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    2. Mull
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      WENGER OUT

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    3. Defcons are for Kinnear
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      This is normal behaviour. Not seeing many LOLs as most have Sanchez captain

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

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

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

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  7. For Fuchs Sake
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    Glad I didn't TC Sanchez! Arsenal awful! Payet TC it is then?

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    1. WE GO FOR IT
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      Defoe

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      1. Uncle John from Jamaica
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        Defoe here too

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  8. George Sillett
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    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.

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    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
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      What's the solution?

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      1. George Sillett
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        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.

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  9. Uncle John from Jamaica
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    How likely do you think Smalling is to get 180 mins in the next game week?

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    1. Ayew Serious
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      Extremely likely

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      1. Uncle John from Jamaica
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        Thanks

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    2. VS10_
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      If he is fit, 100%

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      1. Uncle John from Jamaica
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        Bit worried about the cup final?

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        1. VS10_
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          LVG said that Smalling and Blind won't be rotated because they don't have anyone else. Cup final is after GW38 anyway.

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        2. Clump
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          Chasing Champs £eague spot.

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  10. Jay_
      9 years, 7 months 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

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      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
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        C for me.

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

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    • J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
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      Does anyone know if Defoe is In line for any bonus points?

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      1. Uncle John from Jamaica
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        2 I think

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      2. TorresMagic™
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        2

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      3. Black Panther
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        Yeah 2 bonus points

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      4. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
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        Happy days! Thanks guys!

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      5. emyoueffsee
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        2 bonus pts prob.

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    • Bolivian Seaman
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      There's highs and then there's DarLOWS!

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      1. fickle
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        1 save = 12 points 😀

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        1. Odikostar
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          13

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      2. Les Bleus
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        Nice

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      3. Defcons are for Kinnear
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        Huge differential

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      4. Ziro Becomes One
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        You should be proud being a keeper yourself.

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      5. Studgie G
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        need a new chip for next season

        replace starter pts for benched pts

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        1. Les Bleus
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          So something like the BB?

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          1. Studgie G
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            sub in your highest bench player

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    • Les Bleus
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      Giroud still on. Smh

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      1. Defcons are for Kinnear
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        Welbeck v tired legs

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    • Jay_
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Giroud carries on where he left off, sigh

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      • Colonel Klink
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        Why no Aké today?

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        1. Give The Todd Some Love
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          Terrible against Palace
          On loan so no reason to play him any more
          Avoid all Watford defenders except Cathcart

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          1. Colonel Klink
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            Cheers. Didn't realize all that...

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          2. Jimmers
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            Concede 2 goals to Villa? Avoid all Watford defenders regardless

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        2. The Wise Owl
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          Stomach Ake

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      • walkman666
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        Maybe santi Cazorla will come on soon, with Theo, and Welbeck, or Thierry Henry? As Giroud falls.

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      • BigManBakar
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        Embarrasing performance from Giroud

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      • BigManBakar
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        MERTESACKER INJURED

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        1. Mull
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          FFS. I'm sure I'm the only one who cares at this point!

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          1. Defcons are for Kinnear
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            Someone bought him in my draft league. Means I can keto hold of Gabriel

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      • Les Bleus
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        Mert injured.

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      • Defcons are for Kinnear
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        Defoe and Townsend look to have wrapped up ML for me. Now I can have fun for last 2 weeks

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        1. Zizoulicious
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          Well played getting Townsend. Villa next as well

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          1. Defcons are for Kinnear
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            I actually did Coutinho to Townsend for -4 😎

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      • walkman666
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        Mert struggling with an injury according to TV announcers.

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        1. Defcons are for Kinnear
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          Gabriel better do something if he comes on. Got Delaney on the bench

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        2. walkman666
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          Hamstring.

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      • walkman666
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        Gabriel now coming on.

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      • Jay_
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Gabriel coming on for Mert

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        • Jigger & Pony
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          Gabriel coming on

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        • Zizoulicious
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          Gabriel cameo

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        • Les Bleus
          • 14 Years
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          Ffs Mert.

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        • Your Mum's Athletic
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          1 pointer incoming go on gabriel

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        • Greenbackbøøg…
          • 11 Years
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          NOO GABS WHY

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        • George Sillett
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          Last game for Arsenal for the crap German ?

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        • KOLASINA(C)
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          Mert limping

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