Norwich v Arsenal | Matches

West Ham United V
Arsenal
6TH OCT 2012

Saturday 20th October
Kick off: 17:30
Carrow Road

Norwich
1 – 0
Arsenal

Arsenal V
Schalke 04
24TH OCT 2012

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Full Time FULL TIME: Norwich 1-0 Arsenal - Arsenal slip to their first defeat of the season on the road. Arsene Wenger will be hoping his team can bounce back against Schalke on Wednesday night
Top Comments:
- @mirah_z on Twitter says:
  
  A loss and Ox being added to the ever long list of injuries.. Can the day get any worse than this?
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IS THAT THE LAST CHANCE? Cazorla shoots over from 30 yards
Top Comments:
- @michaelnicolaou on Twitter says:
  
  Lackadaisical performance from Arsenal... Hope that's the last time I say that this season
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GNABRY SKEWS WIDE: The German volleys off target when well-placed
Top Comments:
- @TerenceIrvins on Twitter says:
  
  We've been given the privilege of 5 added min's but #Arsenal isn't playing like they really want to win this game
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Substitution NORWICH MAKE THEIR LAST CHANGE: Ryan Bennett is on for Wes Hoolahan
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FIVE ADDED MINUTES: Can Arsenal break through?
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Substitution SUBSTITUTION: Morison is on for Holt
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GREAT BLOCK BY BASSONG: Gervinho is through but the defender comes out of nowhere to block his shot away from goal
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THERE'S A BREAK IN PROCEEDINGS: Alex Tettey is down injured in the centre circle
Top Comments:
- Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
  
  This will be a very, very disappointing defeat unless they find something in the final minutes. This is an opportunity missed
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GOOD SAVE BY RUDDY: Arteta's left-foot effort requires a good save. Arsenal still pushing forward
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JUST FIVE MINUTES TO GO: Arsenal are pouring forward in search of an equaliser
Top Comments:
- Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
  
  Arsenal gambling now. Playing with urgency they are chasing a goal
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GNABRY NEARLY MAKES AN INSTANT IMPACT: He shoots a few yards wide from 25 yards out
Top Comments:
- @olu_sakin on Twitter says:
  
  When Gnabry has become the solution, we should know the condition is critical.
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Substitution ARSENAL MAKE THEIR FINAL CHANGE: Serge Gnabry comes on for his Premier League debut. Ramsey is withdrawn
Top Comments:
- @yaittey on Twitter says:
  
  We don't even deserve a draw. Need a better plan to play teams who park the bus. Ball possession doesn't win games!
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NICE PLAY: Arshavin and Ramsey link up before Cazorla's shot is deflected over
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HOLT GOES THROUGH: But he meekly chips his shot straight at Mannone. Let off
Top Comments:
- @kts_gunner on Twitter says:
  
  Gunners, I get it. You're saving for Wed game against Schalke but can you pls try a little bit harder?
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Substitution NORWICH SUBSTITUTION: Elliott Bennett comes off and is replaced by Robert Snodgrass
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SO CLOSE FOR ARSHAVIN: His cross nearly catches out Ruddy at the back post
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THE GAME IS OPENING UP: And the hosts are begin to look increasingly dangerous on the counter
Top Comments:
- Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
  
  Arsenal are drifting a little bit and allowing themselves to get rattled.
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Substitution SUBSTITUTION FOR ARSENAL: Oxlade-Chamberlain is replaced by Andrey Arshavin
Top Comments:
- @davit_th on Twitter says:
  
  Wilshere needs to come on. Cazorla and Arteta are mentally gassed and Ramsey isn't a playmaker
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HOLT GOES CLOSE: The striker fires just wide from outside the box
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TURNER FOULS GIROUD: The striker is hauled down just outside the area and has to go off for treatment
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GERVINHO IS LOOKING LIVELY: He gets to the byline and is unlucky to see his low cross find a yellow shirt
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WE'RE MIDWAY THROUGH THE SECOND HALF: Can Arsenal turn this game around?
Top Comments:
- Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
  
  Might be too early to start thinking about another substitution, but what about putting on Arshavin for Ramsey?
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Substitution FIRST ARSENAL CHANGE: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain replaces Podolski
Top Comments:
- @HEELawrence on Twitter says:
  
  Lukas Podolski should always...ALWAYS play the full 90 unless injured - He can be non-existent for 89:30 & then score from nothing
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GERVINHO TESTS RUDDY: But his header is easily saved
Top Comments:
- Dan Roebuck on Arsenal Player says:
  
  If it was me I would take off Giroud, put Podloski center, Gervinho left and Oxlade-Chamberlain right
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Yellow Card YELLOW CARD: Holt is booked for dissent
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JENKINSON TO THE RESCUE: Pilkington is denied a shooting chance in the area by Jenkinson's last-ditch challenge
Top Comments:
- @steve_rodgers86 on Twitter says:
  
  One positive yet again was jenkinson, few slips which can't be helped but overall still impressing
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#NCFCvAFC: That's the hashtag to use if you want to have your say on Twitter. As ever we'll publish a selection of your comments right here
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ARSENAL ARE DOMINATING POSSESSION: Wenger's men are controlling play but struggling to create an opening
Top Comments:
- @Arsenal_MY on Twitter says:
  
  Arsenal are playing quick football but it seems disorganized at times
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Yellow Card HOOLAHAN BOOKED: The playmaker is played through on goal, and continues despite being whistled offside. He is shown a yellow card
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SUBLIME: Arteta wins the ball in midfield and audaciously lifts it over a Norwich player
Top Comments:
- Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
  
  Good effort from Arteta though it has been a rather quiet game for the Spaniard
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CHANCE: Arteta races through midfield before laying the ball off to Gervinho. He feeds Jenkinson, whose cross is punched by Ruddy into the path of Giroud. The striker scuffs his effort wide
Top Comments:
- @Bar2oo2 on Twitter says:
  
  For some reason I'm still not panicking. I think we'll turn it around in a few.
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HOLT IS ON THE PROWL: And the striker nearly gets on the end of a cross from the left
Top Comments:
- Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
  
  That was a Grant Holt type of chance if you know what I mean, lurking around the far post looking for a goal
Kick Off THE TEAMS ARE BACK OUT: And Arsenal kick us off
Top Comments:
- @shyvinny on Twitter says:
  
  The Arsenal team should keep their composure. The goals will definitely come.
Half Time HALF TIME: Norwich 1-0 Arsenal - Norwich lead at the break through Holt's goal. Arsenal have looked dangerous in patches but you feel they haven't got in between the lines enough
Top Comments:
- @TonePL7 on Twitter says:
  
  I don’t blame Mannone for the goal, I blame the lack of urgency closing down in midfield in the build up!
- Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
  
  Norwich are fighting for their lives, but the crowd is behind them and they got their goal. Arsenal need to not panic, and the goal will come.
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ONE ADDED MINUTE: And Arsenal nearly force a chance as Podolski's dangerous pass is just cut out. Norwich break and Arteta does well to cut out a cross from the right
Top Comments:
- @DeepArseThough on Twitter says:
  
  Not a bright half of football for Arsenal. For me Giroud just not threatening enough up top as a focal point.
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GOOD FROM GERVINHO: He gets to the byline and forces a corner
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PODOLSKI NEARLY GOES THROUGH: But Ruddy races from his area to get to the ball before the German
Top Comments:
- @mirah_z on Twitter says:
  
  With that kind of possession, Arsenal should be one goal up by now.
- Dan Roebuck on a says:
  
  Arsenal need to be lively and raise their game. They really haven't created that much like they did against West Ham
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GERVINHO MISCUES: Arteta's free kick finds the Ivorian at the back post - but he misses his kick
Top Comments:
- @1Tate on Twitter says:
  
  Things certainly not looking good for the Gunners, they look tired. Now I hate Internationals
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BIG CHANCE FOR NORWICH: Michael Turner heads a corner wide from inside the area. Let off for Arsenal
Top Comments:
- Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
  
  I was looking for the defence to be vigilant but that was far from it.
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BETTER FROM ARSENAL: They force two corners in quick succession before Giroud's glancing header is saved by Ruddy
Top Comments:
- Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
  
  Even when they get in position, Arsenal's ball into the box has been poor
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JUST OFFSIDE: Gervinho's shot is directed into the path of Giroud - but unfortunately for the Frenchman, he was just offside
Top Comments:
- Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
  
  That was a cigarette paper in between Giroud and the Norwich defender
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WHAT A WASTE: Norwich get a free kick just outside the area, but Hoolahan takes it quickly and passes straight to an Arsenal shirt
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JENKINSON HAS TO BE ALERT: Holt beats Mannone to the ball and squares towards the onrushing Pilkington. Luckily for Arsenal, Jenkinson gets there first and clears
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#NCFCvAFC: That's the hashtag to use if you want to have your say on Twitter. As ever we'll publish a selection of your comments right here
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Yellow Card YELLOW CARD: Johnson scythes down Cazorla and is booked by referee Probert
Top Comments:
- @STEL82Mass on Twitter says:
  
  PROTECT SANTI REF, HE'S GETTING DA MESSI TREATMENT
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NORWICH ARE ON TOP: And Mertesacker has to be alert to clear Martin's cross
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GIROUD HEADS AT GOAL: But his flicked effort is held by Ruddy
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ARSENAL ARE STRAIGHT BACK ON THE ATTACK: And Santos forces a corner
Top Comments:
- @kirsty_m24 on Twitter says:
  
  Feels like Arsenal have to go a goal behind every game before they actually start to play! Come on boys!
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GOAL! - Grant Holt 1 : 0 NORWICH TAKE THE LEAD: Tettey's shot from long range is saved by Mannone, but the rebound falls to Grant Holt who taps home
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GIROUD IS HURT: The striker collides with Turner and is forced from the field for treatment
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THE GAME HAS SETTLED: Neither side has really created any chances after that opening five minutes
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E-MAIL OUR COMMENTATORS: Go to www.arsenal.com/studio to get in touch with Dan and Richard - they'll be fielding your comments throughout the game
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GREAT ATMOSPHERE HERE: Both sets of supporters are in full voice here
Top Comments:
- @JamesHind_ on Twitter says:
  
  Norwich look like they are parking up in front of goal #boring
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COMPOSED: Hoolahan threatens to break through, but Mertesacker is on hand to steal the ball away from him
Top Comments:
- @quidwise on Twitter says:
  
  Patience. This match demands patience! But we really should whoop this Norwich side
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TIDY FROM ARSENAL: Wenger's side are moving the ball around confidently and starting to control the play
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PODOLSKI LOOKS SHARP: This time he smashes a powerful effort just off target
Top Comments:
- Richard Clarke on Arsenal Player says:
  
  The angle was too acute for him to find far corner because it was a cross body shot, but Podolski is getting in good positions
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PODOLSKI THREATENS: But his shot is deflected wide for a corner
Top Comments:
- @charisembleton on Twitter says:
  
  well I reckon Podolski will score one for us today at least
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PILKINGTON SHOOTS: But his effort from just outside the area whistles wide of Mannone's goal
Kick Off AND WE'RE OFF: We're underway at Carrow Road. Norwich kick off
#NCFCvAFC is the hashtag to use if you want to have your say on Twitter. As ever we'll publish a selection of your comments right here
THE TEAMS ARE OUT: Can Arsenal carry on from where they left off before the international break?
Top Comments:
- Stephen Hughes on Arsenal Player says:
  
  I don't think the international break came at the right time for us. We were in great form and the new players that came in over the summer were really starting to play well together.
E-MAIL OUR COMMENTATORS: Go to www.arsenal.com/studio to get in touch with Dan and Richard - they'll be fielding your comments throughout the game
Kick off is as 5.30pm today (UK time), but our Matchday Show is underway, with Richard Fleming and former Gunner Stephen Hughes in the studio for team news and pre-match interviews. Dan Roebuck and Richard Clarke are your commentary team for the afternoon - contact them via www.arsenal.com/studio
SUBS: Rudd, Bennett, Surman, Howson, Snodgrass, Morison, Jackson.
NORWICH: Ruddy, Martin, Bassong, Turner, Garrido, Bennett, Pilkington, Tettey, Johnson, Hoolahan, Holt.
SUBS: Martinez, Djourou, Coquelin, Wilshere, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Arshavin, Gnabry.
Top Comments:
- @ChiragMadhrani on Twitter says:
  
  Jack Wilshere on the bench. Suddenly the day looks so bright. ❤
ARSENAL: Mannone, Jenkinson, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Santos, Arteta, Ramsey, Cazorla, Podolski, Gervinho, Giroud
JACK'S BACK: Jack Wilshere has been named among the Arsenal substitutes at Carrow Road
Top Comments:
- @leiladaisyj on Twitter says:
  
  I declare today to be a holiday known as Jack Wilshere Day.
TEAM NEWS: One change for Arsenal. Andre Santos replaces Kieran Gibbs, who is of course injured.
Arsene Wenger will be hoping his side can build on the impressive win at West Ham last time out. Today's hosts are still without a win in the Premier League so far this season.
Top Comments:
- @naijaendgooner on Twitter says:
  
  Must win for Arsenal against Norwich after United, Chelsea and City take maximum points in their games
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