Defying the conventional theory that previous experience is essential to survive in the Premier League, Lambert packed his side with ambitious youngsters from the lower divisions. He also showed a tendency to acquire players who had done well against...

Surman: Enjoying a rich vein of form for the Canaries Norwich City midfielder Andrew Surman believes playing in the Premier League is making him produce the best performances of his career. The 25-year-old has made 36 appearances since making the switch...

Norwich continued to press well. The 4-4-2 became a 4-3-1-2, and Rodgers seemed to have difficulty working out precisely what Norwich had done. The whole shape of the midfield changed – Danny Fox continued to hold but Anthony Pilkington went from the...

However, the next genuine chance was fashioned by Norwich, after some good work by Pilkington on the left side, the ball was crossed in and met by a diving header by Andrew Surman, which was saved well by Swansea's Michel Vorm. The game was beginning...

And Lambert said his side's attacking threat was such that he had no concerns when they trailed at half-time. "I thought we deserved the win, the passing was brilliant, and the enthusiasm and desire to press the game was excellent. "Swansea scored...

The striker, having headed over the bar moments earlier, accused Williams of attempting to elbow him in an aerial challenge before Holt found himself facing the same accusation from Rangel as tempers flared. Norwich's best chance of the half fell to...