Norwich City 2 Reading 1 match report: Norwich fate 'in our hands' says Chris Hughton

Royals look certain to be relegated

Norwich's Jonny Howson dribbles past McAnuff (Getty Images)

The Norwich City manager, Chris Hughton, does not believe his side's 38-point total is enough to secure their top-flight future, but their destiny is in their own hands – particularly as next opponents Stoke and Villa are beneath them in the table.

"How it will end up in the end, numbers wise, I don't know, but at the moment this feels like a big win for us," Hughton said after the 2-1 home win over Reading, who themselves will be relegated tonight if Aston Villa win at Manchester United.

"I think it will take more points. I've always thought around that 40-mark and I think there are teams around us that are still very capable of winning games."