Jordan Rhodes’ brace in the second half gave Norwich City come-from-behind victory and handed Dean Smith his first defeat as Aston Villa manager.
Teemu Pukki’s fortunate second-half goal was the difference as Norwich picked up all three points at Loftus Road.
Former Norwich City striker Grant Holt is to follow Tim Weise’s lead and make the late-career move from professional football into the world of wrestling.
The 37-year-old has reportedly signed a “multi-show contract” to appear with the World Association of Wrestling (WAW), who call themselves the UK’s No. 1 wrestling promotion.
The deal is done. @Grantholt31 has signed for @WAW_UK…and it’s not just a one show deal. You never know when he will pop up in the ring. pic.twitter.com/QFQdmVmFbz— Rob Butler (@BobRutler) May 21, 2018
Holt, who spent last season playing (football) at non-league Barrow, is to begin his training this week in preparation for his big debut at the WAW “Fightmare 3” show at…
Josh Murphy’s outstanding opener and assist set Norwich on their way to just their second win in 11 Championship games.
Willy Caballero and Eden Hazard stepped up in the penalty shootout to seal Chelsea’s FA Cup win over Norwich.
LONDON — Three points from Chelsea’s penalty shootout win over Norwich City in the FA Cup third round at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
1. Batshuayi finally scores, Chelsea survive
Until the final minute of regulation in this classic FA Cup third-round tie, Michy Batshuayi was set to be Chelsea’s hero for the first time since wrapping up the Premier League title against West Brom at the Hawthorns in May. In the end, he shared the limelight with Willy Caballero and Eden Hazard, despite Norwich…
Chelsea needed penalties to advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup following a spirited effort from Norwich City.
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Chelsea needed penalties to advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup following a spirited effort from Norwich City.
Chaotic Chelsea ended a five-hour scoring drought before advancing in the FA Cup with a 5-3 penalty shootout win over Norwich.
The Premier League champions thought they had won for the first time in 2018 as Michy Batshuayi was on target in Wednesday night’s FA Cup third-round replay at Stamford Bridge.
But Jamal Lewis headed in Timm Klose’s cross in the fourth minute of stoppage time for 1-1 and force extra time, when Pedro and Alvaro Morata were sent off.
Pedro, earlier booked for diving, was…
Alex Pritchard had spells at West Ham and Tottenham.
Huddersfield Town have completed the signing of Alex Pritchard from Norwich City for an undisclosed fee reported to be between £10 million and £14m, the Premier League club have announced.
The Terriers agreed personal terms with Pritchard after an improved undisclosed bid for the 24-year-old had been accepted earlier in the week.
Pritchard could make his debut in Saturday’s home Premier League game against West Ham.
“Huddersfield Town has today completed the permanent transfer of Alex…
ESPN sources say Alex Pritchard, right, is on the brink of a move from Norwich to Huddersfield.
Huddersfield Town have agreed a deal to sign Norwich City attacking midfielder Alex Pritchard, sources have told ESPN FC.
Huddersfield saw their opening couple of offers rejected for Pritchard, but they have now agreed a fee in the region of £12 million for the former Tottenham man.
Terriers boss David Wagner has been looking to add to his attacking options as he aims to secure Premier League survival and he sees Pritchard as a key addition to his plans.
Pritchard will become Huddersfield’s…
Norwich City manager Daniel Farke is full of praise for his side, but still feels a win over Chelsea was there for the taking.