Arsenal is still in command in the race for third place in the Premier League but with Tottenham and Newcastle in close quest there is no room for any slip-up.
Arsenal can guarantee a third-place finish if they win their final two games.
Arsene Wenger's team is winless in last three games, have found it difficult since Arteta's injury detached the marking which keeps everything ticking, and the dependability to heave them over the line rests with an exhausted Robin van Persie, who need two goals to equal hierry Henry's record of 30 Premier League goals for Arsenal.
Arsenal will probably name an unchanged side from last week's 1-1 draw with Stoke. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is likely to start in place of Theo Walcott, who is suffering from a hamstring injury.
Aaron Ramsey will continue to deputize for the injured Mikel Arteta (ankle). Abou Diaby is sidelined for the remainder of the season with a thigh injury and will not be available for Euro too.
For Norwich this is a good opportunity to grab a much needed victory as they are winless at Emirates since 1992. Norwich has conceded 11 goals in their last three matches, including hat-tricks for Carlos Tevez and Luis Suarez. Van Persie will be hoping the Canaries defense continues to be obliging.
Norwich's Captain Grant Holt is likely to return to the starting line-up in place of Steve Morison. Kyle Naughton is expected to return, while Zak Whitbread could be in line for a start after recuperating from a calf injury but will necessitate a late fitness test.
Arsenal can guarantee a third-place finish if they win their final two games.
Arsene Wenger's team is winless in last three games, have found it difficult since Arteta's injury detached the marking which keeps everything ticking, and the dependability to heave them over the line rests with an exhausted Robin van Persie, who need two goals to equal hierry Henry's record of 30 Premier League goals for Arsenal.
Arsenal will probably name an unchanged side from last week's 1-1 draw with Stoke. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is likely to start in place of Theo Walcott, who is suffering from a hamstring injury.
Aaron Ramsey will continue to deputize for the injured Mikel Arteta (ankle). Abou Diaby is sidelined for the remainder of the season with a thigh injury and will not be available for Euro too.
For Norwich this is a good opportunity to grab a much needed victory as they are winless at Emirates since 1992. Norwich has conceded 11 goals in their last three matches, including hat-tricks for Carlos Tevez and Luis Suarez. Van Persie will be hoping the Canaries defense continues to be obliging.
Norwich's Captain Grant Holt is likely to return to the starting line-up in place of Steve Morison. Kyle Naughton is expected to return, while Zak Whitbread could be in line for a start after recuperating from a calf injury but will necessitate a late fitness test.
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