A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixture at the Etihad Stadium

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The defender has spent the season on loan at Carrow Road

Hughton's side mathematically safe after easy win at Carrow Road

The most dangerous thing for any club in the Premier League is thinking they have cracked it. There were Norwich City, back in mid-December, sitting pretty up in seventh place after 10 games without defeat that had included wins over Arsenal and Manchester United. Having finished a commendable 12th on their return to the highest division last season, earning Paul Lambert promotion to Aston Villa, they seemed to be well on their way to further progress under Chris Hughton.

A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixture at Carrow Road

Having taken Norwich City into the Premier League two years ago, Paul Lambert did nothing to help keep them there as his Aston Villa side earned the three points that should be enough to ensure their own survival.

A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixture at Carrow Road

Lambert stresses task is not over

Villa manager can't hide his emotions as rout allows a rare moment of unbridled delight

The Canaries are in poor form as the season draws to a close

The big screen at the Britannia Stadium was advertising Stoke City's end-of-season awards dinner during yesterday's match. Whoever is tasked with compiling the highlights package for that evening's entertainment will have their work cut out but at least Stoke will be able to raise a glass to another season in the top flight.

Stoke City’s manager, Tony Pulis, believes his side need one more win to secure Premier League safety.

A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixture at the Britannia Stadium