Sheffield United have yet to lose in the Championship this season and will be hoping to keep up their momentum as they welcome a faltering Norwich City on Saturday (15:00 BST).
The Blades registered the first win of their campaign after beating Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday following a trio of draws.
Norwich though lost a third league match of the season against Stoke City, with just one win to their name so far.
Sheffield United are unbeaten in five home league games against Norwich (W3 D2) since a 0-1 defeat in September 2017.
Norwich's 2-1 win over Sheffield United in March ended a 10-game winless run against the Blades in league competition (D4 L6).

#league #championship #bolton

LONDON (AP) — Hugh Jackman wants to joins his fellow Hollywood star and friend Ryan Reynolds in owning part of a soccer club in the English leagues.
Jackman has long been a fan of Norwich, his mother's home city in the east of England. The Wolverine star was asked in an interview broadcast on Thursday if he would like to "buy a bit" of the club which is majority owned by Mark Attanasio, the Milwaukee Brewers principal owner.
"I'm very, very interested in talking about it right now," he told British broadcaster TalkSport while promoting his new movie, "The Death of Robin Hood."
"You're the first one to know that. There's a little exclusive," Jackman said when asked if he would "follow suit" with Reynolds, who put Wrexham on the global soccer and culture map after buying the club with Rob Mac in 2021.
Norwich and Wrexham are now rivals in the English second-tier Championship, though Jackman's team has the more illustrious history. Norwich last played in the Premier League four years ago, and had perhaps its finest moment in 1993 eliminating German power Bayern Munich in the old UEFA Cup.

#reynolds #star #asked

The top pro pitching prospect in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League of New England has been revealed, and he hails from Connecticut.
Wallingford native Shaun Flannery Jr., a 2026 graduate of Choate Rosemary Hall, was selected for the award, according to a Tuesday morning release from the FCBL. Flannery, who is enrolled at UConn and will play baseball there, was the closer for the Norwich Sea Unicorns.
Flannery finished the game in a league-leading 15 of his 17 appearances, ranked second in saves (five) and wound up with a 3-2 record and 3.00 ERA. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound right-hander recorded 22 strikeouts in 21 innings during the regular season, then threw 4 ⅔ innings and yielded a single hit, picking up the win in his lone postseason appearance.
Flannery is the fourth UConn pitcher to get the top FCBL prospect honor, joining Ben Casparius and Reggie Crawford (both 2020), and Garret Garbinski (2025).
It's the second big award for Flannery in recent months. He was also the Founders League Player of the Year as a senior at Choate, where he was 3-0 with 36 strikeouts in 26 innings on the mound and batted .429 with 24 hits, a .549 on-base percentage and a 1.210 slugging percentage.

#choate

Stoke City manager Mark Robins admitted the "turbulence" around deadline day - and the sale of star man Sorba Thomas - threatened to overshadow their Championship game with Norwich.
Instead, the Potters, who had not won a league game since April, took the honours with a 1-0 win.
"We had to grind a win out somehow and we managed to do that, with a really well worked goal," he told BBC Radio Stoke.
"We looked a threat on the counter-attack. They had loads of possession but as we know in this division it doesn't matter about possession.
"We needed to get a clean sheet and win a game and it didn't matter how we did it.

#mark #thomas

Norwich City head coach Philippe Clement was frustrated with the 1-0 defeat at Stoke, but said the performance promised better days ahead.
He told BBC Radio Norfolk: "It's a crazy game to lose the three points.
"My team did a lot of things really well. I don't think I can ask more [in terms of] mentality and the will to win. You saw until the last dying seconds that the team went to win this game fully.
"We had also by far the most possession, by far the most chances. But the goalkeeper had an amazing day today, and a few blocks from them also. It's about working more on the ruthlessness.
"But to play an away game so dominantly, I think it's a really good step. If my team keeps on playing like this, we will take a lot of points this season."

#team #really

City's Carabao Cup third round fixture against Norwich has been confirmed for Thursday 17 September, with kick-off set for 19:30 (UK).
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The game will be available to watch live on Sky Sports+.
City were drawn against the Championship outfit on Wednesday evening following the addition of Enzo Maresca's side in the competition due to our participation in the Champions League.
Our Blues are defending champions of the League Cup following our victory over ******* nal at Wembley in March, courtesy of a Nico O'Reilly brace.

#champions #following #norwich #thursday

Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy is hoping Cardiff City will be "very" busy in the final week of the transfer window.
The Bluebirds are keen to add players to their squad after a number of injuries to all of their recognised senior central defenders.
Barry-Murphy had hoped to complete a signing before their Carabao Cup defeat by Norwich City but remains optimistic they will be able to bring in reinforcements before the deadline on Tuesday, 1 September.
"I gave an honest answer when I said I thought somebody would be in for this game," he said.
"But it hasn't been the case, so fingers crossed it can happen soon."

#barry #murphy #cardiff #bluebirds

Brian Barry-Murphy has revealed Cardiff City plan to allow midfielder Eli King to depart on loan in the final days for the transfer window.
King has not featured for the Bluebirds in a competitive fixture since August 2025, having suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in training.
The 23-year-old has been named on the bench twice this season, but was absent from the squad beaten 2-1 by Norwich in the EFL Cup on Tuesday evening.
Instead, King featured for Cardiff's under-21s earlier in the day, a decision Barry-Murphy felt better suited the former Wales youth international's fitness needs.
"The intention is for him to go on loan and he's just **** sing his options as he tries to complete a full game since his injury," said Barry-Murphy.

#featured #since #cardiff

Former Cardiff City forward Nathan Blake believes the Bluebirds are right not to rush into the market for a centre-back despite their defensive injury crisis.
Cardiff were without a senior option at centre-back for Saturday's 2-2 draw at Derby County, and could be in a similar boat when they host Norwich in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.
Dylan Lawlor, Calum Chambers, Will Fish and Gabriel Osho are all out injured, but Blake feels his old side should still exercise caution on the transfer front.
"I understand if they do [sign someone], but I would also understand if they were slightly reluctant, because once everyone is fit, you're back to having five or six centre-halves," he said on the BBC's Feast of Football podcast.
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#cardiff #bluebirds

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has apologised to a man who remained in prison despite charges against him being dropped.
James Jobson, 62, from Costessey near Norwich, had been accused of sharing details of properties housing asylum seekers and remanded in custody following anti-immigration disorder in Thetford, but Norfolk Police said on Friday that no further action would be taken.
The CPS also confirmed that the charges were dropped against Jobson on Friday, but he was not released from prison until the following day with his family telling the BBC they were "in bits".
A CPS spokesperson said it had been alerted on Saturday to an "inaccuracy in the notice sent to the prison".
"We would like to apologise to James Jobson and his family," they said.

#jobson #james #Friday

Brian Barry-Murphy says Cardiff City must look after their fit defenders when they host Norwich City in the EFL Cup second round on Tuesday (19:00 GMT).
The Bluebirds are in the midst of an early-season injury crisis at the back, with Dylan Lawlor, Calum Chambers, Will Fish and Gabriel Osho on the sidelines.
The absence of the four senior central defenders meant Barry-Murphy was forced to play right-back Perry Ng and left-back Joel Bagan in central defence at Derby County last Saturday, with Ronan Kpakio and Calum Scanlon the starting full-backs.
Cardiff's only defensive option on the bench at Pride Park was 15-year-old Noah Anyadike, who could come into contention for a debut against Norwich.
Barry-Murphy may then look to Cardiff's under-21 squad for further back-up players as he attempts to protect his frontline options before next weekend's Championship meeting with Sheffield United.

#city #look

A 16-year-old Norwich City fan who completed a 120-mile (193km) cycling challenge to the club's opening away match of the season at Millwall, said it was a "life-changing experience".
Ranulph Bacon, from Norwich, set off for The Den in south-east London after being challenged to the feat by striker Mo Touré.
He had tagged the striker in an Instagram post, promising to make the journey in aid of Bungay Community Support if he replied. Touré responded within minutes, turning the bike ride into reality.
Ranulph, who completed the ride over three days, has raised nearly £3,000 for the Suffolk-based charity. "It was very intense at times, but I knew I was doing something positive," he said.
Victoria Bacon drove alongside her son and supported him throughout the journey [Victoria Bacon]

#ranulph #journey

West Brom Albion v Burnley (12:00 BST)
West Brom looking to follow win against Norwich with another three points
Burnley drew 2-2 with West Ham in their first game of the season
West Brom without striker Aune Heggbo who was banned for two games this week after scoring with his hand against Canaries
Clarets missing striker Zian Flemming, who scored twice against the Hammers, due to injury

#brom #striker #albion #norwich

Norwich City head coach Philippe Clement spoke to BBC Radio Norfolk after his side's Championship defeat at Millwall.
For a written selection of his quotes, click here.
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#Millwall

It is 0-0 between Norwich City and West Bromwich Albion with 15 minutes remaining in the opening game of the season at Carrow Road.
Baggies forward Jimmy Jay-Morgan crosses it into Norwich's six-yard box at pace, flying by the outstretched hand of Canaries keeper Vladan Kovacevic and into the path of Albion striker Aune Heggebo.
The Norwegian jumps, seemingly trying to guide it in with his foot but it hits his hand instead and flies into the net.
Did he mean to handball it? Hard to tell at the speed it all happened.
Norwich players protest, but referee Tim Robinson and his ******* istants did not see it and the goal is given.

#baggies

West Brom forward Aune Heggebo has been handed a two-match suspension for "successful deception of a match official" after scoring a goal with his hand during their 2-1 victory at Norwich in the opening Sky Bet Championship match of the new season.
The Football ****** ociation charged the Norwegian player with misconduct, contrary to FA Rule E3.1, following last weekend's fixture at Carrow Road, where on-field officials allowed his 75th-minute goal to stand despite objections raised by the Norwich players and bench.
Heggebo had contested the charge, but an independent regulatory commission found it to be proven and handed down the sanction after a hearing.
West Brom stated the charge is believed to be "the first of its kind in English football", arising from a regulatory change prior to the 2024-25 season. The club's appeal maintained the ball had taken a deflection off the Norwich goalkeeper immediately before touching Heggebo's arm, making any such contact accidental.
West Brom beat Norwich last weekend, but their first goal appeared to be scored with the use of Heggebo's hand (Getty)

#match #season

Arsenal moved for Christos Tzolis after the best season of his career where he was involved in 40 goals, scoring 17 times and providing 23 ******* ists as Club Brugge were crowned league champions in Belgium.
But before that there had been struggles, notably during his three years at Norwich, scoring just three times in 30 appearances between 2021-2024.
He impressed while on loan at German second-tier side Fortuna Dusseldorf in 2023-24, where he scored 24 goals in 35 games before he left Norwich for Club Brugge and became one of star players in the division.
Since then he has not looked back and Tzolis has developed to become one of the most reliable creators in Europe.
Alongside his two ******* ists, he played more passes into the final third than anyone else in the Gunners team in Cardiff and, despite lacking noticeable pace, Tzolis is extremely effective while on the ball with his work-rate appreciated by manager Mikel Arteta.

#club #norwich #goals #arsenal

West Bromwich Albion head coach James Morrison says the thing that most frustrated him about captain Alex Mowatt's eve-of-season exit to Derby County was the timing of it.
For the second season running, following Darnell Furlong's departure to Ipswich Town a year ago, the Baggies have lost the captain they started the season with.
But Mowatt's successor George Campbell proved a lucky on-field general in Saturday's somewhat fortuitous 2-1 win at Norwich.
And Morrison is now only looking forward after Albion's third successive opening-day Championship win in as many seasons.
"It's just football," Morrison told BBC Radio WM. "There's a little bit of a hangover. But am I going to let it derail me? No. I've got to lead the team and set an example and show that it can't affect us.

#captain #bromwich #albion

Norwich City head coach Philippe Clement spoke to BBC Radio Norfolk after his side's 2-1 defeat by West Bromwich Albion.
On West Brom's opening goal, he said: "It was a decisive moment in the game. I think this is a clear-cut goal that should be disallowed.
"We were dominating the game, we were creating the chances, the best chances, most chances.
"Then they have one counter-attack where they make it 0-2, but you see again the right reaction from my team and they kept going and we scored the goal. But we should have scored much more goals today.
"You have games where things don't go your way; for sure it was the case today, because my team deserved the three points."

#west

Norwich City winger Matej Jurasek has joined Sparta Prague on a season-long loan.
The 22-year-old returns to the top flight in the Czech Republic just 19 months after he moved to Carrow Road from Slavia Prague.
Sparta Prague will have the option to make the Czech Republic international's move permanent at the end of the season.
Jurasek featured in Norwich's first competitive game of the season, having come off the bench in their Carabao Cup first-round win against League One side MK Dons last week.
It was just his 22nd appearance for the Norfolk club.

#matej

Manchester United teenager Harry Amass is tipped to leave the club before the end of the summer, as he's unlikely to be included in the first team's plans.
The young left-back made his senior debut under Ruben Amorim during the 2024/25 campaign, before spending the previous season away on loan.
In September, he joined the struggling Sheffield Wednesday. Although the Owls were on a free fall, the MUFC youth product managed to impress on an individual level, with the club's supporters voting him Player of the Month twice in a row.
Following a bittersweet experience in Sheffield, Amass was recalled to the base in January, before joining Norwich City for the second half of the campaign. But unfortunately for the youngster, his stint was swiftly wrecked by a serious injury.
This summer, Amass rejoined Michael Carrick's squad and has been collecting cameos during the pre-season friendlies.

#amass #ruben

The New Britain Bees edged the three-time defending champion Norwich Sea Unicorns, 3-2, in the opening game of the Futures League playoffs Monday night before a crowd of 2,139 at New Britain Stadium.
Norwich defeated New Britain in last year's championship series.
After a one hour and 44 minute rain delay, the Bees struck first in the bottom of the first inning. Tim Henning (Binghamton) led off with a single and stole second. Henning moved to third on a ground out from Tyler Garbooshian (Rutgers) and scored on a sacrifice fly from Michael Olender (Lehigh).
Norwich tied it in the top of the fifth. CJ Nolan (Sacred Heart) led off with a single and stole second. With two outs, Nolan stole third and scored on a wild pitch.
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#stole #bees #playoffs

Newcastle United's search for another full-back continues as the Magpies look to strengthen one of the thinnest areas of his squad before the Premier League season begins.
NUFC only has Tino Livramento on the right and Lewis Hall on the left side, making the addition of two full-backs or a versatile one one of the club's top priorities for the remainder of the transfer market.
Against that backdrop, and according to TEAMtalk, Newcastle is among several Premier League clubs monitoring Norwich City defender Kellen Fisher, although completing a deal could prove difficult because the Championship side has no intention of selling their man.
"Norwich City have made it clear they have no intention of selling Kellen Fisher this summer despite growing interest from the Premier League," TEAMtalk wrote. "The England Under-21 international has emerged as one of the Championship's most highly-rated young full-backs, with a number of top-flight clubs monitoring his progress ahead of a potential move."
The report adds that Norwich head coach Philippe Clement has made his stance clear over the 22-year-old's future.

#teamtalk #city #kellen #fisher

Norwich City are weighing up their options in the transfer market to further bolster Philippe Clement's squad in attack.
City have completed the signing of full-back Darlin Yongwa on a four-year deal, providing some much needed defensive depth to Clement's squad.
But City could be forced into the market to strengthen in the wide attacking areas following what is believed to be a serious injury for Ali Ahmed.
Ahmed was forced off with a knee injury in the friendly against Osasuna.
It has not been confirmed how long he will be out for yet, but he looks set to miss a significant chunk of the season.

#yongwa

Newcastle United's search for wingers following Anthony Gordon's departure is reportedly taking the club to explore deals for former Premier League players, with an English forward emerging as a new potential target.
Although the Magpies have already strengthened multiple areas of Eddie Howe's squad this summer, including landing a left winger in Bazoumana Toure, Newcastle remains in the market for attacking reinforcements after Gordon's move to Barcelona.
According to TEAMtalk, Newcastle is monitoring Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe, although competition for the 23-year-old Norwich City academy product is growing.
The report claims Manchester United, Aston Villa, Everton and Chelsea have all shown interest in the former Premier League winger, with Newcastle already making preliminary checks over a potential move.
"TEAMtalk understands several Premier League clubs have been monitoring the 23-year-old throughout the summer, with Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Newcastle United all making enquiries into his situation over recent months," the report states.

#premier

Colchester United manager Danny Cowley has said "recruitment is really tough at the moment" after his side were beaten 2-0 by Charlton Athletic in a pre-season friendly.
First-half goals from Matty Godden and Karlan Grant secured the victory for the Championship club, but after the match Cowley was happy with his side's performance.
"We didn't plan the pre-season to be easy, that's why we've played Norwich, West Ham twice, Peterborough, Charlton - so we always understood that it was going to be tough for the players. That's how we like it," Cowley told BBC Essex.
"Off the back of the goals, I was really pleased with how the team responded. Recruitment is really tough at the moment, there's no hiding place from that.
"We know what we want. We're not willing to compromise at the moment but we are trying to stay as brave as we can to get the players that we want.

#cowley

Christos Tzolis is confident he can succeed in the Premier League after joining **** nal from Club Brugge.
The Greece international has signed for **** nal in a £34m deal and makes his return to the Premier League after a previous spell at Norwich City. Tzolis struggled to make an impact during his time at Norwich, but has rebuilt his reputation in Brugge.
The left-winger recorded 51 goals and **** ists across all competitions last season, and is confident he can succeed in North London.
“I can say more or less that I know the level of the Premier League,” he said to the **** nal website at his unveiling.
“I know it’s the best league in the world. Of course it’s different if you play for Norwich or **** nal, I think you have the ball more as a player of **** nal.

#brugge

Christos Tzolis signed a five-year contract at **** nal after completing his €40 million transfer from Club Brugge. The Greece international was a 2. Bundesliga top-scorer during his time at Fortuna Düsseldorf.
After an initial loan deal from Norwich City, Düsseldorf permanently signed the player for €3.5 million. However, their failure to win promotion to Bundesliga meant that they had to sell him for only €6.5 million to Club Brugge.
Tzolis scored 24 goals and **** isted a further 10 in only 37 games for Fortuna Düsseldorf. He continued his goal-scoring form with Club Brugge in the past two seasons, winning the “Player of the Season” accolade in the Jupiler Pro League last term.
According to Sky, Fortuna Düsseldorf will not receive any payment from the transfer. Die Fortunen will compete in 3. Liga for the first time since 2009 as they suffered a costly relegation from 2. Bundesliga only a couple of years after Tzolis nearly helped them to a Bundesliga return.
In addition to his league-high 22 goals, Tzolis scored a memorable panenka to send Düsseldorf to the 2023/24 semi-final of the DFB-Pokal in the penalty shootout win over St. Pauli. **** nal are also exploring the deal to sign RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande, although PSG lead the race as of right now.

#only #arsenal

Arsenal have completed the signing of Greek forward Christos Tzolis for a reported €40 million.
Tzolis joins the club after two highly-successful seasons in Belgium with Club Brugge The former Norwich City man scored 21 goals and made 14 ****** ists in 56 games in his first year with the club before bettering that last season with 22 goals and 29 ****** ists in just 52 games.
Those numbers have caught the eye of ****** nal who have now signed the player on a 'long-term' deal.
"It's absolutely amazing to sign for such a big club, the champions of England," Tzolis said on his arrival in North London. "I'm very proud to be part of this team for the next season.
"When my agent was saying maybe it was a possibility, I was already excited. Afterwards it was getting more serious and now I'm here.”

#tzolis #assists #season #Belgium

Arsenal have completed the signing of Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, adding the Greece international to Mikel Arteta’s attacking options ahead of the new season.
The 24-year-old winger joins the Premier League champions after an outstanding campaign in Belgium, where he played a key role in Club Brugge’s success. Tzolis scored 22 goals and registered 29 **** ists across all competitions last season, establishing himself as one of the most productive attacking players in European football.
The transfer, reportedly worth around €40m (£34m), sees Tzolis return to England after previously spending time with Norwich. The forward has rebuilt his career at Club Brugge following loan spells in the Netherlands and Germany, developing into one of Europe's most exciting wide men.
Primarily operating from the left wing, Tzolis brings pace, creativity and versatility to **** nal’s frontline. He arrives as the club look to strengthen their squad depth following the departure of Leandro Trossard to Besiktas.
The Greece international becomes another attacking option for Arteta as **** nal aim to compete on multiple fronts in the coming campaign.

#arsenal #season