Norwich vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today
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Follow all the reaction after Arsenal continued their good form and strengthened their grip on fourth-place in the Premier League thanks to a commanding 5-0 win over Norwich.
Bukayo Saka set Arsenal on their way to a fourth consecutive Premier League win when he finished off a flowing move inside six minutes, cutting onto his left foot after receiving Martin Odegaard's pass and steering a shot past goalkeeper Angus Gunn.
Mikel Arteta’s side continued to dominate but it took until the stroke of half time for them to double their lead. Odegaard was again the supplier as he played in Kieran Tierney on the left, with the full-back producing a composed finish on the run to send a shot crashing in off the inside of the post.
Arsenal continued to control the match following the break, with Saka adding his second as he beat Brandon Williams and fired past Gunn from outside the box. Alexandre Lacazette scored Arsenal’s fourth from the penalty spot and Emile Smith Rowe came off the bench to add a late fifth, piling further misery on Norwich and manager Dean Smith as they remained bottom of the Premier League.
Follow all the latest updates and reaction below:
Norwich 0-3 Arsenal
71 mins: The ‘oles’ are ringing out from the away end inside Carrow Road now - Arsenal are in complete cruise control. Now when will we see the changes? Arsenal have a very quick turnaround before playing Wolves on Tuesday night.
GOAL! Norwich 0-3 Arsenal (SAKA 67’)
It’s stunning from Saka! He’s had an ongoing battle with Brandon Williams all afternoon but he’s ended it here, beating the left-back for fun on the edge of the box before firing a brilliant shot past Gunn and into the far corner. The three points will be heading back to north London.
Norwich 0-2 Arsenal
65 mins: Norwich make their first change of the afternoon as Lees-Melou replaces Dowell. Arsenal are looking pretty comfortable here. They haven’t played as well as they did in the first half but Norwich are still yet to seriously test them.
Norwich 0-2 Arsenal
62 mins: Kabak strides out of defence and is hauled down by Partey - who is booked. From the free-kick, McLean flashes a volley wide of goal.
NO GOAL! Norwich 0-2 Arsenal
60 mins: Arsenal settle back down following that Norwich spell as they knock the ball around, before White switches play to Martinelli on the left. He cuts inside and his shot takes a wicked deflection and loops in to the net, but the Brazilian was offside when the White’s pass was made.
Norwich 0-2 Arsenal
59 mins: Gilmour then tries his luck from 20 yards after Arsenal fail to clear. It takes a deflection and almost catches Ramsdale out at his near post. Ramsdale then collects from the corner.
Norwich 0-2 Arsenal
57 mins: Norwich win a corner which is headed clear by Holding. Martinelli chases Gilmour, who is under pressure under the bouncing ball and catches the Brazilian as he looks to break. The Scot is lucky to escape a booking.
Norwich 0-2 Arsenal
53 mins: Placheta has been Norwich’s best outlet with balls over the top on the left. Holding gets across well to block his cross as he looked for Pukki in the middle.
Norwich 0-2 Arsenal
50 mins: Arteta is furious after Williams catches Saka from behind. Xhaka plays the ball out of play but Saka is able to continue. In fact, he then catches Williams from behind as the defender looked to see the ball over the byline.
Norwich 0-2 Arsenal
48 mins: Arsenal start the second half just how they finished the first, as Partey slides in Tierney inside the box on the left. He lines up a shot on goal but it’s blocked by Aarons.
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