Norwich City recorded a commanding 4-1 home win over Burnley in the Championship on Saturday, August 29. The result moves the Canaries up the table, though they currently sit 16th with three points from three games according to our standings.
Mohamed Toure and Andre Brooks each scored two goals to secure the three points. The Burnley Express noted the visitors' injury problems, with defenders Bashir Humphreys and Lucas Pires sidelined, but Norwich took full advantage of a fast start. Toure opened the scoring after just 85 seconds, capitalizing on a defensive error from Anel Ahmedhodzic. Brooks then doubled the lead minutes later, finishing a low cross from Anthony Musaba.
Norwich made it 3-0 in the 21st minute when Toure scored his second from an Oscar Schwartau corner. Burnley pulled a goal back through Josh Laurent, but Brooks sealed the win with his second goal in the 67th minute. Burnley's afternoon worsened when Laurent was sent off for a second yellow card late in the game. The Canaries' five goals this season have come at a cost, with six conceded for a -1 goal difference.
The club confirmed several fixture changes following the draw for the Carabao Cup third round, as reported via Google. Philippe Clement's side will now travel to face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday, September 17, with a 7:30pm kick-off. This change forces the postponement of the scheduled Championship match against Bolton Wanderers.
That league game has been moved to Sunday, September 20, with a 1:30pm start. A further knock-on effect sees the Norwich City Women's fixture against Stoke City moved from Carrow Road to The Nest. Instead, the women's team will now host Liverpool Feds at Carrow Road on Sunday, November 8. Supporters with tickets for the original women's game can use them for the new fixture or request a refund.
The BBC's post-match phone-in, Canary Call, reacted to the significant victory. The program followed a match where Norwich were seeking their first league win after opening defeats to West Brom and Millwall. Discussion focused on the team's explosive performance and the impact of the new signings, Brooks and Toure, in turning around the early season form.
The win provides a major boost ahead of a busy period. The team's next Championship fixture is away at Stoke City on Tuesday, September 1. They will be without several players for that match, including Ali Ahmed, Jovon Makama, Lucien Mahovo, Mirko Topić, and Paris Maghoma. Securing a first win narrows the gap to the top, but the Canaries remain six points behind league leaders Charlton Athletic. Managing the squad through the upcoming cup tie and rescheduled league games will be important, and fans can track all the dates on our fixtures page.
