The Frenchman got the nod in the Champions League match against Dinamo Zagreb, but he did not impress. Then they travelled to West Bromwich Albion with hopes of securing top spot, only to throw away a lead and lose 2-1. That starts with a win against Norwich, but it won’t be easy.
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However, in more pressing matters, victory against Norwich will reignite Arsenal’s title-charge. Scroll through our preview below to find out.
Eastern Daily Press and Norwich Evening News sports reporter, and Arsenal supporter, Chris Wise looks ahead to the Gunners’ clash with Norwich City at Carrow Road tomorrow afternoon. Live coverage is available on Sky Sports 1 and Sky Sports 1 HD. Since going unbeaten throughout September, Alex Neil’s men have found points far harder to come by. “If you have a good winning streak, you have a chance this season”.
The Chile global is battling a hamstring injury suffered during his side’s 3-0 Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday, when he scored twice and set up the other.
“One wrote: “#Arsenal FC…will happily get the train to Belgium, but will fly to Norwich.
Alex Tetty is the only absentee for Norwich, and Russel Martin returns after missing the game against Chelsea due to personal reasons.
Midfielders Francis Coquelin, Jack Wilshere, Tomas Rosicky and Mikel Arteta, however, remain on the sidelines.
Equally predictably, social media was also quick to pile in on Wenger and his players.
On the face of it, a trip to newly-promoted Norwich will be seen by many as a good place to collect three points in Arsenal’s quest to maintain a title challenge.
“Last week we had a bad result against West Brom and so did Manchester City [against Liverpool] so it compacted the whole table”.
Last time they played on 5 November 2014 when Arsenal won 2-0 away.
He insists he is now ready to strengthen his squad, saying: “We are in a position where we want to do something”.
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Arsenal are odds-on favourites for Sunday’s match, priced at 8/13.
