Sunday , 16 August 2026

Arsenal FC vs Norwich City FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2021-22
Arsenal FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Norwich City FC
Sat 11 Sep 2021 · 14:00 UTC Emirates Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 42' Max Aarons
Y 48' Grant Hanley
Y 49' Grant Hanley
Thomas Partey 88' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Arsenal FC vs Norwich City FC — Premier League at Emirates Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Gavin Ward
  • Referee Stuart Burt
  • Referee Mike Dean
  • Referee Eddie Smart
  • Referee Michael Oliver
  • Referee Simon Bennett
3 games this season 🟨 0.0/game ⚽ 3.3 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 West Ham United FC 38 39
2 Burnley FC 38 22
3 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 20
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 0 0
5 Coventry City FC 0 0
6 Hull City AFC 0 0
7 Ipswich Town FC 0 0
8 Arsenal FC 0 0
9 Manchester City FC 0 0
10 Manchester United FC 0 0
11 Aston Villa FC 0 0
12 Liverpool FC 0 0
13 AFC Bournemouth 0 0
14 Sunderland AFC 0 0
15 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 0
16 Brentford FC 0 0
17 Chelsea FC 0 0
18 Fulham FC 0 0
19 Newcastle United FC 0 0
20 Everton FC 0 0
21 Leeds United FC 0 0
22 Crystal Palace FC 0 0
23 Nottingham Forest FC 0 0

Head-to-Head

3
1
Arsenal FC 4 games · Avg 3.5 goals Norwich City FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-09-11 Arsenal FC 1–0 Norwich City FC 2020-07-01 Arsenal FC 4–0 Norwich City FC 2019-12-01 Norwich City FC 2–2 Arsenal FC

Recent Form

Arsenal FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Sep Norwich City FC H 1–0 W
28 Aug Manchester City FC A 0–5 L
22 Aug Chelsea FC H 0–2 L
13 Aug Brentford FC A 0–2 L
23 May Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 2–0 W
19 May Crystal Palace FC A 3–1 W
Norwich City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Sep Arsenal FC A 0–1 L
28 Aug Leicester City FC H 1–2 L
21 Aug Manchester City FC A 0–5 L
14 Aug Liverpool FC H 0–3 L
08 May Barnsley FC A 2–2 D
01 May Reading FC H 4–1 W

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal FC are looking to make home advantage count against Norwich City FC.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Arsenal FC in their trying to find a way past Norwich City FC's compact .
  • 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Norwich City FC.
  • 15' Grant Hanley has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 20' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Teemu Pukki suffering a number of foals already.
  • 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Arsenal FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 30' Arsenal FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Norwich City FC backline.
  • 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 40' It looks surprising Norwich City FC does not make any changes. Milot Rashica has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 42' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Max Aarons.
  • 47' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 48' The referee calls foul for Grant Hanley. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 49' Norwich City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 54' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Daniel Farke will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 59' Norwich City FC is showing some good football. However, Norwich City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 62' The whistle greets Kieran Dowell as he departs to be replaced by Todd Cantwell.
  • 63' Time for substitution for Arsenal FC. Takehiro Tomiyasu is replaced by Emile Smith Rowe.
  • 66' What a strike from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang! The score is 1-0.
  • 69' Another change for Norwich City FC made on 69 minute. Christos Tzolis leaves to be changed by Milot Rashica.
  • 74' Norwich City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 79' Arsenal FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 80' Another change for Norwich City FC made on 80 minute. Lukas Rupp leaves to be changed by Adam Idah.
  • 82' Another change for Arsenal FC made on 82 minute. Ainsley Maitland-Niles leaves to be changed by Cedric.
  • 87' Andrew Omobamidele is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Norwich City FC so far.
  • 88' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Thomas Partey.
  • Norwich City FC will have plenty to reflect on. Arsenal FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Arsenal FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arteta

Norwich City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Farke

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 5
Bukayo Saka 2
Alexandre Lacazette 1
Emile Smith Rowe 1
Kieran Tierney 1
Todd Cantwell 1
Teemu Pukki 1
Granit Xhaka 1

Head to Head

2021-09-11 Arsenal FC 1–0 Norwich City FC 2020-07-01 Arsenal FC 4–0 Norwich City FC 2019-12-01 Norwich City FC 2–2 Arsenal FC

Arsenal FC Form

2021-09-11 Arsenal FC 1–0 Norwich City FC W 2021-08-28 Manchester City FC 5–0 Arsenal FC L 2021-08-22 Arsenal FC 0–2 Chelsea FC L 2021-08-13 Brentford FC 2–0 Arsenal FC L 2021-05-23 Arsenal FC 2–0 Brighton & Hove Albion FC W 2021-05-19 Crystal Palace FC 1–3 Arsenal FC W

Norwich City FC Form

2021-09-11 Arsenal FC 1–0 Norwich City FC L 2021-08-28 Norwich City FC 1–2 Leicester City FC L 2021-08-21 Manchester City FC 5–0 Norwich City FC L 2021-08-14 Norwich City FC 0–3 Liverpool FC L 2021-05-08 Barnsley FC 2–2 Norwich City FC D 2021-05-01 Norwich City FC 4–1 Reading FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.67 Arsenal FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84 Norwich City FC xG
I would bet for: Arsenal FC to win 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Arsenal FC57% Draw25% Norwich City FC18%
Actual: Arsenal FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Arsenal FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Norwich City FC
43%
Arsenal FC or Norwich City FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Arsenal FC38% Draw47% Norwich City FC15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 0
11%
0 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
6%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC

Handicap Arsenal FC covers Push Norwich City FC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 17% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 24% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 12% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
44% ✗
Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.