Premier League Stunner: Manchester City Crumble against Bottom-Dwellers Norwich CityPremier League Stunner: Manchester City Crumble against Bottom-Dwellers Norwich City In a shocking turn of events, bottom-of-the-table Norwich City pulled off an extraordinary upset by stunning Premier League giants Manchester City 3-2 at Carrow Road on Saturday. Despite Manchester City’s vast superiority in terms of possession and shots, Norwich City displayed unwavering resilience and determination. The hosts opened the scoring in the 12th minute through Josh Sargent’s opportunistic strike, before Milot Rashica doubled the lead just eight minutes later with a clinical finish. Manchester City rallied back with Riyad Mahrez netting twice before halftime, but Norwich refused to be denied. In the 58th minute, Teemu Pukki capitalised on a defensive error by Ruben Dias to restore Norwich City’s lead, sending shockwaves throughout the Premier League. Despite relentless pressure from Manchester City, Norwich City held on for dear life, with goalkeeper Tim Krul producing a string of heroic saves to deny the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling. The result marks Norwich City’s first win in the Premier League this season, lifting them off the bottom of the table. For Manchester City, it represents a major setback in their title challenge and raises questions about their ability to maintain their dominance. Manager Pep Guardiola was left visibly frustrated after the match, admitting that his team “failed to show the right intensity and mentality.” He added, “We didn’t play with the humility that is required to face teams that are fighting for their lives.” Meanwhile, Norwich City manager Dean Smith hailed his team’s performance as “one of the best in the club’s history.” He praised his players for their “incredible spirit and belief,” and said that the victory was a “huge result” in their fight for survival. The Premier League stunner has sent shockwaves throughout the footballing world, proving that even the most formidable teams can be vulnerable to upsets. It also serves as a reminder that every match in the Premier League is a potential banana skin, and that complacency can lead to devastating consequences.
