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Norwich v Brentford: match preview

Norwich v Brentford
Norwich v Brentford: probable starters in bold, contenders in light Illustration: Guardian

Brentford’s safety is in their own hands as they sit three points clear of the relegation zone. A win at Carrow Road and then at home to Burnley next week will do their hopes of staying up the power of good, and with Christian Eriksen, the ace up their sleeve, working his way back to full fitness, Thomas Frank must believe a second season in the Premier League is within reach, despite his team being winless since 2 January. For Dean Smith at Norwich, five points adrift of the last safe spot, the need for victory is even more pressing. He will see this game as winnable and, with Leeds away next week, there is a window of opportunity the Canaries need to take now. Conrad Leach

Saturday 3pm

Venue Carrow Road

Last season Norwich 1 Brentford 0 (Championship)

Referee Anthony Taylor

This season G18 Y70 R4 4.11 cards/game

Odds H 2-1 A 18-11 D 11-5

NORWICH

Subs from McGovern, Byram, Tzolis, Dowell, Gibbs, Rowe, Giannoulis, Zimmermann, Kabak, Lees-Melou

Doubtful None

Injured Idah (knee, unknown), Omobamidele (back, unknown)

Suspended None

Discipline Y43 R1

Form WWDLLL

Leading scorer Pukki 6

BRENTFORD

Subs from Fernández, Lössl, Cox, Roerslev, Sørensen, Stevens, Ghoddos, Peart-Harris, Baptiste, Eriksen, Wissa, Jensen, Jørgensen

Doubtful None

Injured Jeanvier (knee, unknown), Fosu (hamstring, unknown)

Suspended Dasilva (first of three)

Discipline Y46 R2

Form LLLDLL

Leading scorer Toney 6

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