Norwich City, led by Philippe Clement, extended their winning streak to four games by thrashing Bristol City at Ashton Gate.
Philippe Clement has claimed Bristol City are a “really hard team to break open,” while praising Norwich City’s most complete performance of the season in their victory over the Robins.
The Canaries extended their winning streak to four games, defeating the Reds 5-0 at Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon. After a rather level first half, the visitors scored four goals after the break to comfortably win all three points in the West Country.
Midway through the first period, Paris Maghoma scored with a composed right-footed finish. Within 11 minutes of the start of the second half, Harry Darling headed home, and Andre Brooks powered into the net to increase Norwich’s lead to three.
Jovon Makama appeared to have iced the cake with a fourth goal off an Anthony Musaba assist with 20 minutes remaining, but Mathias Kvistgaarden scored the game’s last goal from the penalty spot after Lisav Eissat was called for pulling the forward down.
For the Robins, it was certainly the worst afternoon of the season and Michael Skubala’s tenure thus far. Norwich, on the other hand, had a fantastic week, defeating Derby County 4–0 on Tuesday evening.
When asked if it was his team’s most complete performance of the season, Clement told BBC Radio Norfolk, “I suppose until now, absolutely. Also, as compared to the opponents, this is a very difficult team to break into.
“We saw it again on Wednesday against Wolves, who have a very good squad with a lot of Premier League or ex-Premier League players.” We did well in the first half, but we did not create many major chances. But we scored a vital goal and wore them down. This allowed for more space in the second half.We responded brilliantly by getting back on the front foot in the second half, just as we had done at the start. They became more weary and less compact as we moved the ball well. As a result, we could have a number of successful attacks and transitional situations with good goals.
“Everyone was putting their bodies between the goal and the ball, and several shots were very well blocked.” “We want to see more clean sheets, good football, and attractive football, as these are what people want to see.””I’m very happy for the fans; there were many people here, and it’s a long trip to come here, so it shows how much they support the players and the club. You want to give them a good game and a good result.”I believe they will drive home now with big smiles and lots of fun in their autos.”
Saturday’s victory in south Bristol, combined with victories over Charlton Athletic, Watford, and Derby, means that Norwich will enter the November international break in 12th place in the Premier League, just four places and three points behind QPR and the play-off places.
City, on the other hand, is 17th in England’s second division, six points behind the top eight but eight points clear of Burnley and the relegation zone. The Robins find themselves in this situation after winning only one of their seven matches since the extended international break.
The Reds’ next chance to win will come in less than a fortnight, when they travel to Teesside to face Championship leaders Middlesbrough on Saturday, November 21.
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