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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…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

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

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  2. Studgie G
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 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
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Proud of Arsene

    Ashamed of fans

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      applause for you

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      1. Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Not my words lol.

        Wenger is a clown.

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        1. sillyhilly69
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 7 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
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 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…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 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…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        *not

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      2. Magic Bean
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        FA Cup last two seasons

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        1. Greenbackbøøg…
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          As I said, nothing of note

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      this

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  5. Studgie G
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    haha those Arsenal fans

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  6. A.T
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 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
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Is Lanzini on strike or what?

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    1. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Noble was the obvious pick 😉

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      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I'm shell shocked with all this confusion 😉

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  8. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 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…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      but they play such nice football!!

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    2. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 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
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 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
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Arsenal Fan TV is leaking into the masses haha

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  10. Mickey Tyrion™
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 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
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

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

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  11. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Now's the time to score Iwoby

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      No y

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 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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          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Fantasy gods can't wait.

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          1. Costa in Wengerland
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            😀

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  12. Worzel Gummidge
      9 years, 7 months ago

      That bus NOR came in is rather big.

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      1. Hooky
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        THEBUSDRIVER finally doing something useful

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 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
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Hit me with that why don't you 😉

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    • Park the bus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

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

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I feel u

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    • Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 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
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Darlow 🙁

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    • Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Giroud ruining an Alexis assist right there 🙄

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      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Giroud playing isn't good for Alexis unfortunately.

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        1. Ravager
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

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

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        2. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Agree. Deeney was the right captain in hindsight

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          1. Gooner Kebab
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            aye aye captain

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    • halcyon
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 7 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
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        This one is plenty.

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      2. KOLASINA(C)
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        FFFix for rank predictions.

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      3. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        None 🙂

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      4. Hooky
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        This is the only one you need

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      5. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        This site

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        1. halcyon
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 7 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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    • Henryyy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Noble or lanzini for gw37?

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      1. Iceball
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 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
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I guess im going noble+payet

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      2. Mickey Tyrion™
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 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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    • Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 7 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
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Wenger out

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        1. Make United Great Again
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Don't mind him staying there tbh

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      2. Bartowski
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 7 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
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Probably would. Can't stand them

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    • dogtanion
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

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

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    • fickle
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

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

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      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

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

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      2. Greenbackbøøg…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Too stingy to spend some money on a proper striker

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      3. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        He's handsome. Wenger likes pretty boys

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        1. Henryyy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          LOL

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        2. Jet5605
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Giroud has a massive hooter.

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      4. Jet5605
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 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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    • Studgie G
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 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
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Arsenals injury record speaks for itself.

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    • VS10_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      SHOOT

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      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        This is Arsenal we're talking about

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    • KOLASINA(C)
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 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…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        i really doubt that

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      2. Mickey Tyrion™
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Not when you have Deeney.

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      3. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Eh

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      4. Ziro Becomes One
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        This is incorrect.

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    • Pedram
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      How does Sanchez looks ?

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      1. KOLASINA(C)
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Really active.

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      2. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Short

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      3. Jay_
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Claustrophobic

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        • Mickey Tyrion™
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Uninterested.

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          1. walkman666
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 7 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
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Giroud is bad for Alexis

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      4. Fpl Richie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Rival brought in Noble for Alli. Bugger!

        Fortunately he captained Watson. Odd.

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      5. Jay_
          9 years, 7 months ago

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

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          1. mad_beer ✅
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            6

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          2. Greenbackbøøg…
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            3

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          3. Henryyy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            6

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          4. rainy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            6

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        • Whats the Huth
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

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

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        • Laurel and Vardy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 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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        • camarozz
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Noble won't score anymore this season. FACT.

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          1. Murder on Zidane's Flo…
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Hmmm. Sounds an awful lot like an opinion.

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        • Fpl Richie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

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

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