Norwich City kickstarted their Championship campaign with a commanding 4-1 home victory over Burnley on Saturday. The win lifts the Canaries to 16th in the table with three points from their first three games.
Norwich City scored twice inside the opening five minutes to set the tone for a dominant performance at Carrow Road. Mohamed Toure opened the scoring after just 90 seconds, capitalising on a defensive error, and Andre Brooks added a second shortly after from a Kenny McLean-assisted move.
Toure grabbed his second goal of the afternoon in the 21st minute, converting from a corner to make it 3-0. Burnley pulled a goal back through Josh Laurent before the half-hour mark, but Brooks sealed the win with his second goal in the 67th minute. Laurent was later sent off for the visitors, who have taken just one point this season.
A series of fixture changes have been confirmed for Norwich City following the draw for the Carabao Cup third round. According to a club update, Philippe Clement's side will travel to face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday, September 17, with a 7:30pm kick-off.
As a result, the scheduled Championship match against Bolton Wanderers has been moved to Sunday, September 20, kicking off at 1:30pm. This change also affects Norwich City Women, whose Carrow Road fixture against Stoke City will now be played at The Nest. Supporters with tickets for that original women's game can use them for a new Carrow Road fixture against Liverpool Feds on November 8 or request a refund.
The three points from the Burnley win are vital for a squad that began the season with consecutive defeats. Norwich City now sit 16th in the Sky Bet Championship, having scored five goals and conceded six for a minus-one goal difference. They are six points behind early leaders Charlton Athletic.
Manager Philippe Clement will be managing a squad with several absentees. The club's current injuries list includes Ali Ahmed, Jovon Makama, Lucien Mahovo, Mirko Topić, and Paris Maghoma. This context makes the comprehensive nature of the Burnley victory even more significant as the team prepares for its next challenge.
Attention now turns to a quick turnaround and a trip to Bramall Lane. Norwich City's next Championship fixture is an away match against Sheffield United, who are 14th, on Saturday, September 5. Fans can track the team's progress and view all upcoming matches on the club's fixtures page.
Following that league encounter, the focus will shift to the cup tie at Manchester City. Ticket details for both the Bolton Wanderers league game and the Manchester City cup match are expected to be announced by the club shortly.
