Arsenal's Russian midfielder Andrey Arshavin is in the Gunners' reserve squad to face Norwich at Carrow Road tonight. Picture: PA.

Norwich’s second string will face some well-known Arsenal senior stars in tonight’s Premier League Reserve fixture at Carrow Road (7pm).

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The Gunners have added Russian international midfielder Andrey Arshavin and former Liverpool and on loan Chelsea playmaker Yossi Benayoun to their young reserve squad for the trip to Norfolk. Arshavin moved from Zenit St Petersburg for an Arsenal club record fee of £15m in 2009, but the Russian international skipper has so far failed to establish himself as a permanent fixture in Arsene Wenger’s senior line up.

Israeli Benayoun and Moroccan striker Marouane Chamakh are also in the squad along with former Charlton youngster Carl Jenkinson, who is fit again after a stress fracture to his back. Arsenal reserve boss Neil Banfield is looking to complete a reserve double over the Canaries after a 4-2 win at London Colney in November.

“Consistency tends to come with age and maturity. It comes with time, but the quicker they add a bit of maturity to their games and become more consistent, the quicker they move on to the next level,” he said. “You can see what Norwich are all about with the way that Paul Lambert has set them up and I think it will be a good game there in front of a big crowd. We have a large Arsenal contingent in the Norwich area so it will be a good atmosphere and a good night hopefully.”

City have not released squad details ahead of tonight’s game, but the club have tended to use home reserve fixtures to give Lambert’s fringe senior players a run out. Tickets for tonight’s reserve game can be purchased in advance through the club’s ticket outlets. Tickets will also be on sale from the Carrow Road ticket office before the match. Fans are advised to buy in advance or arrive early to avoid queues. The Jarrold Stand will be open. Tickets are priced £3 per person and there are no concessions prices or free entry for season ticket holders. Car parking will be available on a first come, first served basis at the stadium, priced £2 per vehicle.

• Arsenal squad to face Norwich City Reserves: James Shea, Carl Jenkinson, Jernade Meade, Nico Yennaris, Martin Angha, Ignasi Miquel (c), Yossi Benayoun, Oguzhan Ozyakup, Marouane Chamakh, Ju Young Park, Andrey Arshavin, Benik Afobe, Sean McDermott, Zak Ansah, Elton Monteiro, Kyle Ebecilio.