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Norwich City V Burnley

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Burnley travel to Norwich eager to maintain their playoff challenge following Boxing Day’s victory over Stoke City at Turf Moor.

Norwich will be looking to kick-start their season at last, following their relegation from the Premiership last season, and indifferent form throughout the campaign thus far.

The Canaries will be boosted by their victory at second placed Sheffield United on Boxing Day, and will be looking at their own playoff challenge going in to the new year.

It promises to be a tightly contested game, with a vital three points at stake.

Vital Quotes:

Steve Cotterill told the official website: ‘They’re a good side, full of good players so we’ll go there and do our best,’ he said.

‘It’s a difficult game and we know that. They’re on song and they’ve got Premiership players.’

Norwich City Team News:

Canaries boss Nigel Worthington is sweating on the fitness of midfielder Dickson Etuhu, as he struggles to overcome a virus, which saw him sit out the Boxing Day Victory over Sheffield United. Simon Charlton would most likely fill the hole left by Etuhu. Jason Shackell and Jim Brennan will also miss the match through illness.

Youssef Safri picked up his fifth booking of the season at Brammall Lane, but will make this game as it takes seven days for the ban to be enforced. He will miss the game against Preston.

Player to watch: Dean Ashton

4 goals in two games have seen the sought after hitman hit form just before the transfer window opens on January 1. Whether he remains a Norwich player when the window closes remains to be seen.

Burnley Team News:

Burnley have no fresh injury concerns ahead of this game, although Cotterill has said that he may chop and change the squad over the busy Christmas period. Danny Coyne remains on the sidelines with a long term knee injury.

Player to watch: Micah Hyde

When he ticks, Burnley tick. He is key to their form, and Burnley will have to keep it tight to deny a much improved Norwich on home soil.

Match Facts & Stats

Clarets hitman Ade Akinbiyi returns to the home where he started his career, after scoring against former club Stoke on Boxing Day

Norwich go in search of a fourth consecutive win in this game, as they hit form at just the right time.

Match Prediction:

An entertaining score draw

Next Fixtures:

Burnley entertain relegation candidates Sheffield Wednesday on New years eve, whilst Norwich travel to Leicester City.

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