Norwich boss Dean Smith wants to ‘build on a positive performance’ against Liverpool where his side were unlucky not to come away with any points.
The Canaries, who host Southampton tonight, find themselves rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table having won just four games so far this season. despite an upturn in performances in recent weeks they have won just two of their last 13 league games, losing eight of them.
Southampton’s run of form is far superior, losing just one of their last nine, the Saints are currently in the top half of the table, recently holding Manchester United to a 1-1 draw and beating Everton 2-0, both at home.
James Ward-Prowse is one of the most inform players in the top flight at the moment; registering seven goal contributions in his last eight games.
Ahead of the game Smith said: “There are some big games coming up at Carrow road, we’ve got teams around us to play and need to beat them to catch them up.
“Southampton is a really tough game, they’re on a good run of form and are playing some really good football.
“I’m really respectful of what Ralf (Hasenhuttl) has managed to achieve at Southampton.”
The reverse fixture was Dean Smith’s first game in charge at the East Anglian side, as goals from Teemu Pukki and Grant Hanley gave the former Aston Villa manager a dream start to his time at Norwich.
His side have won just two games since then however, and will be keen to complete a first Premier League double of the season.
Saturday’s fixtures:
Looking ahead at tomorrow’s busy schedule of games, the biggest game at the bottom of the league is Brentford vs Newcastle.
The Bees started their debut Premier League campaign strongly but have recently struggled and not registered a single win in their last seven games.
They will host a rejuvenated Newcastle United side, who following a busy January window have massively improved in recent weeks.
In the battle for fourth place Tottenham Hotspur travel to relegation threatened Leeds United, whilst Manchester United host a struggling Watford side at Old Trafford.
West Ham United will welcome Wolves on Sunday, the two have outside chances of gaining a Champions league spot.
At the top of the table, Manchester City will be hoping to bounce back after a disappointing home defeat to Spurs last weekend. A win tomorrow will regain their six point lead at the top of the Premier League table ahead of second placed Liverpool.
