Norwich City vs Manchester City: TV channel, live stream & how to watch plus injury and team news

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Manchester City travel to Carrow Road to take on Norwich City in Premier League action on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester City will be looking to extend their unbeaten Premier League run to 15 games when they travel to Carrow Road on Saturday afternoon to take on Norwich City.

The match, which kicks off at 5.30pm, will see Pep Guardiola’s side try and secure their 14th league win in 15 matches after a 2-0 win over Brentford on Wednesday. Goals from Riyad Mahrez and Kevin De Bruyne were enough for City to secure all three points.

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As for Norwich, they are undefeated in their last three league games, most recently drawing 1-1 with Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

The Canaries’ form in the top-flight has been poor with only two wins in their last 10 matches, leaving them with a relegation fight in the second half of the season.

Mahrez broke the deadlock on 40 minutes. Credit: Getty.Mahrez broke the deadlock on 40 minutes. Credit: Getty.
Mahrez broke the deadlock on 40 minutes. Credit: Getty. | Getty Images

The sides head into the game 17 places apart in the league, with the Sky Blues top of the table, while Norwich sit 18th.

City have the better record against the Canaries in the Premier League. In their previous 19 meetings in the competition, the Sky Blues have won 10 of them, while Norwich have three victories and honours have been even on six occasions.

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What’s the latest team news?

There were several changes made to City’s starting XI against Brentford with Ederson, Ruben Dias, Aymeric Laporte, Rodri, Bernardo Silva and Raheem Sterling coming into the side.

Guardiola confirmed both Gabriel Jesus and Cole Palmer will miss the match on Saturday due to injury. The Spaniard said: “No, these two players are still out. I think Gabriel is coming back soon, hopefully.”

The Sky Blues will likely start with either of his preferred 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formations, the latter being used against Brentford.

Raheem Sterling won a first-half penalty against Brentford. Credit: Getty.Raheem Sterling won a first-half penalty against Brentford. Credit: Getty.
Raheem Sterling won a first-half penalty against Brentford. Credit: Getty. | Getty Images

Norwich manager Dean Smith has provided an update as to who will be available for the fixture on Saturday.

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The 50-year-old confirmed, via the club’s official website, that Josh Sargent is back in contention for a place against City, while Ozan Kabak, Andrew Omobamidele and Lukas Rupp are unavailable.

Mathias Normann could make a return to the matchday squad, but will need an assessment on Friday as to whether he is fit enough for game-time.

Is the match on TV?

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League with coverage of the game starting at 5pm. Alternatively you can stream the game via the Sky Sport app.

Sky Sports will put highlights of the fixture on their YouTube channel, while both City and Norwich will also have the best bits of the game on their websites a few hours after the match.

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