Premier League: 5-star Arsenal thrash a listless Norwich City on Boxing Day

Updated : Dec 27, 2021 07:56
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Arsenal ruled their Boxing Day outing against Norwich City as Mikel Arteta's men thrashed the home side 5-0 at Carrow Road. In a display of strength, the Gunners fired in two goals in the opening half with one each fro Bukayo Saka & Kieran Tierney. 

Also read: Premier League: Man City & Leicester play out a 9-goal thriller on Boxing Day

Saka returned with another goal at the 67th min mark as the home side's defence was split wide open. Alexandre Lacazette then scored a penalty to slam the door shut on Norwich as they were 4 goals down by extra time. To make it a thrashing, Emile Smith Rowe made ot 5-0 with a goal in the extra time against Norwich as Mikel Arteta's men bossed their outing at Carrow Road. 

3 points on the night helped Arsenal climb to the 4th spot in the Premier League as they aim for a top 4 finish which will help them qualify for Champions league next year for the first time since 2017. 

 

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