Arsenal vs. Norwich – Match Preview 20/10/2012

Venue and Timings

The match will kick off at 17.30 BST ( 21.30 PST and 22.00 IST) at Carrow Road (Norwich NR1 1JE, United Kingdom).

Team Form

Arsenal

Theo Walcott got injured on his international duty against San Marino and will be doubtful for this match. Though Gibbs also had to withdraw from the England squad, he might get a chance to start.

Wilshere, Frimpong and Sagna all played 90 mins in a friendly match against Chelsea and might be on bench tomorrow.

Giroud had put up an impressive game against West Ham and scored a late equaliser goal against Spain. He has fairly got back his position in the team now.

Norwich

Robert Snodgrass did not feature against Chelsea because of an ankle injury and it is highly doubtful that he will play this match.

Jacob Butterfield is almost fit now and could be used this weekend but as he has remained sidelined for quite a while, he will be on the bench.

Grant Holt could be used as a striker along with Jackson to upset Arsenal’s defence.

Norwich might also use a different formation by playing five men in the midfield with Pilkington as the fifth man and Holt on attack.

Recent Meetings

What to expect?

Arsenal have had a really good away record this season and there is no way Norwich could destroy that. Though everything is possible in football, the Canaries will have to do something to ensure their first victory of the season.

My prediction: 3 – 0 to Arsenal.