Arsenal will be looking for a welcome break from the rigours of Premier League football as they entertain Norwich City at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners have struggled so far this term – losing 3 of their 8 Premier League games to add to the increasing scrutiny on Arsene Wenger. Norwich sit in 8th position in the Championship – one point off the play-off places and are in the midst of an 8 game unbeaten streak in all competitions and come into this one off the back of an East-Anglian derby with Ipswich Town.
EFL Carabao Cup Emirates Stadium, London – Tuesday 24th October 2017 – 19:45 UK Time
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Arsene Wenger will be hoping his side can push for the Carabao Cup trophy as it is the only Championship that has eluded him in English football. The Gunners haven’t won the League cup since 1993 and would love to rectify that this term. Whilst their Premier League form has been indifferent, Wenger’s men have had an excellent start to life in the Europa League this season – sitting top of their group. Wenger is notorious for using the League Cup to rotate his squad and introduce new blood to the first team fold and Norwich could fancy their chances against a much-changed Arsenal side.
Norwich City
Norwich have had a solid start under new manager Daniel Farke and will relish the opportunity to face-off against one of the Premier League’s big boys. The Canaries have scored 12 goals in their 12 games so far this term and will be looking to Nelson Oliveira to continue his fine goal scoring form this term – 4 goals in 8 games. Norwich dispatched of Brentford in round 3 and will be fully aware that this trip to London should be a far sterner test.
Head to Head
Arsenal hold a strong 27:11 lead in their head to head record against Norwich with the two clubs sharing 19 draws between them historically.
The last meeting between the two sides came back in April 2016 as Norwich slipped out of the Premier League. Arsenal pinched the points that day thanks to a second-half strike from Danny Welbeck in a 1-0 win.
Odds and Predictions
Arsenal could rotate the predominance of their back line and have struggled to keep clean sheets this term.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a bold move at 4/6 with Ladbrokes.
Olivier Giroud is having to settle for a bit-part role at Arsenal currently and will want to take his chance here.
Olivier Giroud to score anytime looks a sensible bet at 8/13 with Uni Bet.
Norwich will fancy their chances of troubling Arsenal who are excellent in possession.
Over 2.5 goals in the game is a banker bet at 1/3 with Sky Bet.
Arsenal will rotate the squad but should easily have enough quality to dispatch of Norwich City.
Arsenal to win the match (in 90 minutes) looks a certainty at 2/9 with Ladbrokes.
Score Prediction
Arsenal 3 – 1 Norwich City – 19/2 with Bet Victor.
Top Betting Tip
Arsenal will need to appease their home fans for some indifferent performances lately and will want to put Norwich to bed as early as possible.
Arsenal to win and both teams to score pays a healthy 13/10 with Betway.