Can Norwich beat Sheff u

Jedi boro

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Of course this weekend it’s all about us but after watching them the mackems the other week I’m not so sure as they were woeful.

So for our east Anglian folk was that a one off or are the canaries a spent force.
 
Like any top 10 team in this division, on their day they can beat anyone (except Burnley).
No reason they won’t get something off Sheffield Utd, who aren’t what they were.
 
Huge game for us and can’t wait to watch us but we are all gonna have half an eye on the Norwich score. If they manage to go ahead early doors could lift the whole away fan base at Huddersfield even more and could make for a great day
 
It really is simple, if our lads turn up and play the way they can on Saturday they bear Huddersfield and beat them comfortably, regardless of their manager (who I love) or their investment boost.
Norwich can 100% beat Sheffield United, don't be surprised to see us sitting 2nd at 5pm on Saturday. All be it them having a game in hand
 
Of course Norwich can beat them but its a pointless question if we do not beat Huddersfield.

Whilst this does again feel like a big opportunity with the busy Easter schedule to come this wont be the last opportunity.
 
Norwich haven't looked great since Wagner has come in. But they still have some good players, and hopefully they turn it on, on the day.

If you offered me on Saturday - 'Boro win & Norwich draw, I'd rip your hands off now.

Being at the top end of the league, draws are as good as defeats at the moment for Sheff Utd with the rate we're picking up points.
 
I think that for us to have any chance of finishing second, Sheffield United have to drop points versus Norwich and Burnley.

After their game with Burnley they have an easier run in than us, on paper. So I feel if we're not ahead of them by then we won't do it.

Saying that, this is the Championship, so who knows! UTB!
 
Of course, Norwich can beat Sheff Utd, same as any team can beat anyone in this league.
However it's an irrelevant question if we don't beat Huddersfield.
Let's just try and win our matches, and not worry too much about ifs, hows and maybes.
The 'anyone can beat anyone in this league' doesn't really bear scrutiny. The bottom teams in the Championship are
running at the same points per game as the Prem League's bottom teams.

Burnley (1st in Championship) are running at about the same points per game as Man City (2nd in Prem League). Sheff Utd (2nd) and Man Utd (3rd) have about the same points per game.

The teams one place below the middle of each table have exactly the same points per game.

People don't say any team in the Prem League can beat any other team, so it's not true about the Championship either.

Unless I'm missing something...
 
The 'anyone can beat anyone in this league' doesn't really bear scrutiny. The bottom teams in the Championship are
running at the same points per game as the Prem League's bottom teams.

Burnley (1st in Championship) are running at about the same points per game as Man City (2nd in Prem League). Sheff Utd (2nd) and Man Utd (3rd) have about the same points per game.

The teams one place below the middle of each table have exactly the same points per game.

People don't say any team in the Prem League can beat any other team, so it's not true about the Championship either.

Unless I'm missing something...
I see your point but it's irrelevant for the match being discussed. Norwich have won around 45% of their games and can certainly beat Sheff Utd. I'm not confident though, but i can see a draw.
 
The 'anyone can beat anyone in this league' doesn't really bear scrutiny. The bottom teams in the Championship are
running at the same points per game as the Prem League's bottom teams.

Burnley (1st in Championship) are running at about the same points per game as Man City (2nd in Prem League). Sheff Utd (2nd) and Man Utd (3rd) have about the same points per game.

The teams one place below the middle of each table have exactly the same points per game.

People don't say any team in the Prem League can beat any other team, so it's not true about the Championship either.

Unless I'm missing something...
Missing something? Huddersfield winning at Millwall a classic recent example! So yes you are
 
Don't really understand the 'lets just concentrate on Huddersfield' comments.
We are football fans not players, what we talk about and discuss on social media and internet messageboards doesn't really matter.
We should actually be looking at other teams games as thats how you overturn a points difference, by them dropping more points than us so really the Norwich v SU game is very important for us and we should focus on it.
 
Could Burnley be the team that decides who finishes second?

We host Burnley on the 7th April and Sheff United travel to Burnley on 10th April. I am sure both sets of fans (Boro, Sheff Utd) will have their eyes on these games hoping Burnley can do them a favour.
 
The 'anyone can beat anyone in this league' doesn't really bear scrutiny. The bottom teams in the Championship are
running at the same points per game as the Prem League's bottom teams.

Burnley (1st in Championship) are running at about the same points per game as Man City (2nd in Prem League). Sheff Utd (2nd) and Man Utd (3rd) have about the same points per game.

The teams one place below the middle of each table have exactly the same points per game.

People don't say any team in the Prem League can beat any other team, so it's not true about the Championship either.

Unless I'm missing something...
But people do say it about the Premier League. It's one of the justifications for the PL being more exciting than other European Leagues. If you look at the points that Burnley and Man City have dropped over the season, almost half of them have been to bottom half teams. Arsenal and Sheff United have dropped around a third of points to bottom half teams. So it does support the argument that 'anyone can beat anyone' and I would say it's relevant for both leagues rather than neither.

Teams that City have dropped points against this season:

Brentford (TH)
Notts Forest (BH)
Liverpool (TH)
Villa (BH)
Everton (BH)
Newcastle (TH)
Man Utd (TH)

43% Bottom Half Teams

Teams that Arsenal have dropped points against this season:

Man City (TH)
Brentford (TH)
Everton (BH)
Newcastle (TH)
Southampton (BH)
Man Utd (TH)

33% Bottom Half Teams

Teams that Burnley have dropped points against this season:

Luton (TH)
Watford x 2 (TH)
Hull (BH)
Blackpool (BH)
West Brom (TH)
Preston (TH)
Cardiff (BH)
Stoke (BH)
Birmingham (BH)
Sheff Utd (TH)
Millwall (TH)
Blackpool (BH)

46% Bottom Half Teams

Teams that Sheff Utd have dropped points against this season:

Watford (TH)
Middlesbrough x 2 (TH)
Luton x 2 (TH)
Birmingham (BH)
QPR x 2 (BH)
Stoke (BH)
Blackpool (BH)
Coventry (TH)
Norwich (TH)
Rotherham x2 (BH)
Millwall (TH)
Blackburn (TH)

32% Bottom Half Teams
 
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Norwich haven't looked great since Wagner has come in. But they still have some good players, and hopefully they turn it on, on the day.

If you offered me on Saturday - 'Boro win & Norwich draw, I'd rip your hands off now.

Being at the top end of the league, draws are as good as defeats at the moment for Sheff Utd with the rate we're picking up points.
Not really true. They looked very good for the first few games after Wagner came in. Beat Preston 4-0 away then Coventry 4-2 away. Then won 4 out of 5 including 3-0 at Millwall before Sunderland went and won there. Since then drawn away with Stoke and Huddersfield (whilst down to 10 men). Thats not a team that doesn't look great since Wagner came in.
 
Not really true. They looked very good for the first few games after Wagner came in. Beat Preston 4-0 away then Coventry 4-2 away. Then won 4 out of 5 including 3-0 at Millwall before Sunderland went and won there. Since then drawn away with Stoke and Huddersfield (whilst down to 10 men). Thats not a team that doesn't look great since Wagner came in.
In their last 3 games:

They've faced an injury ravaged Sunderland at home - lost 1-0 without ever posing a threat.
They've played Huddersfield who are rank bad, and drew 1-1.
They've played Stoke and also drew.

I don't think they've been impressive of late whatsoever.

Their squad on paper suggests they should be doing a lot better than they currently are.

I think if they continue playing like they have done in their most recent games, then Sheff Utd will have a great chance of picking up 3 points.
 
The 'anyone can beat anyone in this league' doesn't really bear scrutiny. The bottom teams in the Championship are
running at the same points per game as the Prem League's bottom teams.

In fairness, this has been a relatively unpredictable season of PL action.

Last season the top 2 lost 5 matches in total. This year they've lost 7 already.

Last year Watford were relegated with 23 points, and Norwich with 22. Southampton are currently bottom with 23 points and 10 more to play.

So I do think anyone can beat anyone in the championship; it's just this year, the PL is a little more like the championship than usual.
 
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