Norwich City vs Bristol City live updates

Bristol City beat an injury-hit Norwich City side 2-0 at Carrow, with strikes from Anis Mehmeti and Nahki Wells stealing the points away from the Canaries.

Mehmeti opened the scoring in the 16th minute, receiving the ball from Haydon Roberts and working it onto his left foot before slotting into the bottom right corner from the edge of the box.

The Robins saw out the first period well, staving off flashes from their opponents who forced a couple of saves out of Max O'Leary but not letting the Yellows do much with ball thanks to their structured press.

In the second half, the Reds' Bermudian talisman lashed home a fierce shot into the top corner in the 63rd minute with another swift attack from Liam Manning's men, doubling their lead with half an hour to go.

Norwich tried their best to respond to the Robins' two goal but could only come close through a Shane Duffy header which bounced off the top of the bar.

It was a perfect response to Tuesday night's late defeat to Sheffield United from Manning's side as they made it back-to-back wins away from home.

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19:39 - That's all, folks!

By Malachi Obrey

Thanks for tuning in today for all the action at Carrow Road!

What a way to send everyone off into the international and hopefully the couple of weeks without Bristol City isn't too long. Make sure to keep your eyes on the site over the next few days for more reaction and news from today's game.

We'll see you for a big one against Burnley.

18:55 - The gaffer's verdict

By Malachi Obrey

Liam Manning praises "outstanding" BristolCity after Norwich win.

Read HERE.

NORWICH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Liam Manning, Manager of Bristol City celebrates victory following the Sky Bet Championship match between Norwich City FC and Bristol City FC at Carrow Road on November 09, 2024 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

17:10 - Player ratings

By Malachi Obrey

Check out our player ratings from Bristol City's victory at Carrow Road.

Read HERE.

NORWICH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Nahki Wells of Bristol City celebrates scoring their second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Norwich City FC and Bristol City FC at Carrow Road on November 09, 2024 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

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It's all over!

Bristol City end Norwich City's year-long unbeaten run at Carrow Road thanks to goals from Anis Mehmeti and Nahki Wells, the Bermudian bagging on his 500th career league appearance.

A terrific, assured performance from Liam Manning's men and a valuable clean sheet.

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Mehmeti off the bar!

The winger cuts inside and lets loose on the edge of the box. His effort is blocked at close range but loops up onto the top of the bar and bounces back into play.

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Pring makes brilliant tackle

Norwich's Fassnacht darts to a loose ball in the six-yard box and has an almost certain tap in, but Pring sticks his foot in brilliantly to nick it off him at the last moment and maintain the clean sheet.

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Mayulu shoots

The Frenchman picks up a loose ball on the edge of the box and fires at goal with his left foot but it's blocked at close range.

He'll be keen to make his mark during his short time on the pitch.

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Norwich try and counter

The Canaries push forward on the counter with Stacey floating a ball in, but O'Leary catches well.

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Change for Robins

Man-of-the-hour Wells makes away for Mayulu, chants and applause seeing him off.

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Mehmeti blocked

The Robins win the ball high up again. Bird plays in Mehmeti who cuts onto his right before firing at goal from close range. Unfortunately for him, the shot is blocked and loops up into the air, Norwich winning the second ball.

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Off the bar for Norwich

Duffy rises high to meet a corner ball, his header just looping onto the top of the crossbar and over.

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Sainz booked

The Spaniard sees yellow after a tough tackle on Hirakawa.

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Sub for Bristol City

Earthy's afternoon is done as he's replaced by Yu Hirakawa.

Another solid shift from the West Ham United loanee.

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On the goal

It's another beautifully-worked move from the Robins!

Mehmeti cuts out a pass and releases Knight who drives forward and into the centre. He plays Wells into the box and the Bermudian lashes it in on his 500th career league appearance.

Top notch.

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WELLS DOUBLES IT

It just had to be him!

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O'Leary gets down

Crnac finds space on the edge of the box and shoots low with his left foot, but it lacks sufficient power and the Robins keeper gets down to gather comfortably.

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McGuane volley

The ball falls to the midfielder on the edge of the box following a corner but he can't cut across it and spoons the ball over the bar.

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Back underway

The Robins get the ball rolling for the second half.

Can they see out the victory?

16:04 - Wells to score today?

By Malachi Obrey

How great would it be for veteran striker Nahki Wells to bag on his 500th career league appearance?

16:00 - First half player ratings

By Malachi Obrey

O'Leary - 7

Pring - 6

Roberts - 7

McNally - 7

Vyner - 6

Earthy - 6

Knight - 7

McGuane - 7

Bird - 7

Mehmeti - 8

Wells - 6

15:55 - By the way...

By Malachi Obrey

...how nice is it not to have any injury-enforced first half substitutes?!

15:54 - First half thoughts

By Malachi Obrey

A very solid half, then, from the Robins.

Manning's side have set up well and pressed with purpose, not allowing the Canaries to play and forcing erros out of the hosts. O'Leary has had more to do than Norwich keeper Long, but the Reds' shot-stopper hasn't had anything to strenuous.

It's pretty flat here noise-wise at Carrow Road so it's important the Robins see this one out with quality and maturity as they did at Preston last weekend.

15:50 - Half time

A good half from the Robins who lead by a goal at the break.

A few boos ring out from some of the home supporters.

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Added time...

Two minutes added on at the end of the first half.

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Knight thwarts attack

Norwich's Schwartau darts in and out whilst driving at the box, but Knight stands strong to win it back and prevent the danger.

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Duffy heads behind

Norwich send a deep corner ball to the back post but Duffy's pulled back header evades everyone and bounces out for a goal kick.

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McGuane blazes it

McGuane finds space on the left after another turnover in the centre of the park, but midfielder blasts what we can assume was a cross high and wide with his left foot.

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City press working

The Robins' high press is proving pretty successful so far as they force the hosts into a few mistakes.

Norwich's heads are down after conceding early and their misplaced passes aren't helping.