Arsenal vs Norwich: What time does it start, what TV channel is it on and will there be a protest?
A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at the Emirates
It’s a big game for…
Arsene Wenger: A section of Arsenal fans who are unhappy with the direction the club are taking are planning a protest at this afternoon's game. The focus of their frustrations will be on the Arsenal manager - particular after his comments yesterday in which he appeared to lay some of the blame for the club's disappointing season on supporters. A victory, and strengthening the likelihood of a top four finish, would go a little way to silencing them.
Best stat…
14: Olivier Giroud has failed to score in his last 14 Premier League appearances.
Remember when…
These sides drew 3-3 at the Emirates back in 2012. Yossi Benayoun opened the scoring before Wes Hoolahan equalised and then Grant Holt put Norwich ahead. Then the game swung the other way thanks to a Robin van Persie double. But that wasn't it - Steve Morison equalised in the 85th minute. It was a result that put a major dent in the Gunners' Champions League qualification hopes - although they ultimately managed to finish in the top four.
Player to watch…
Dieumerci Mbokani: Norwich's joint top scorer has just five goals this season - they need the man on loan from Dynamo Kiev to start scoring asap if they are to avoid the drop.
Past three-meetings…
Norwich 1 (Grabban) Arsenal 1 (Ozil), Premier League, November 2015
Norwich 0 Arsenal 2 (Ramsey, Jenkinson), Premier League, May 2014
Arsenal 4 (Wilshere, Ozil 2, Ramsey) Norwich 1 (Howson), Premier League, October 2013
Form guide…
Arsenal: WWDDWD
Norwich: LDWWLL
Vital information…
KICK-OFF TIME: Saturday, 5.30pm
TV: Live on Sky Sports 1, highlights on BBC1 at 10.30pm
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