Premier League: West Brom 1 Norwich 2

Norwich City recorded back-to-back Premier League wins after an impressive 2-1 victory against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns.

A lacklustre first half culminated in Norwich taking the lead courtesy of a fine Andrew Surman volley against the run of play.

The second period was played at a much higher tempo as the home side levelled through Shane Long from the penalty spot, only for Steve Morison to steal all three points on the break.

A lively start saw West Brom’s Peter Odemwingie force Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy into action, with the shot-stopper deflecting the Nigerian’s 25-yard strike unconvincingly on to the crossbar.

His opposite number Ben Foster also had a shaky start to the game. The on-loan Birmingham man rushed out to the feet of Morison and inadvertently kicked the ball against the forward, but his blushes were spared as the ball rolled on to the post and wide.

The home side spent much of the first half on the offensive yet were left frustrated by some stout Norwich defending.

Following a cleared West Brom corner, the ball fell kindly to James Morrison who struck a fierce half-volley towards goal, only to see his effort headed off the line by Surman.

Despite their eagerness to attack, West Brom were exposed at the back, and when an intelligent Wes Hoolahan ball found Surman, the midfielder drilled a superb volley past the despairing Foster to give his side a half-time lead.

An uninspiring start to the second half led to Roy Hodgson turning to top-scorer Long, and the Republic of Ireland international almost made an immediate impact.

After some good movement in the box, Long controlled Thomas’ cross before firing a left-footed effort towards goal, only for Ruddy to save well with his legs.

The forward did not have to wait long to be given his second chance.

Norwich defender Daniel Ayala seemed favourite to reach a ball into the box before Jerome Thomas, but somehow contrived to tackle over the ball and into the winger’s leg, leaving referee Mike Dean with no choice but to point to the penalty spot.

Long stepped up to coolly send Ruddy the wrong way and restore parity for his side.

The goal lifted spirits at the Hawthorns as the home side began to search for a winner, yet they were soon pegged back again.

Following sloppy play for Youssouf Mulumbu, substitute Grant Holt drove at the West Brom defence before reaching the byline and clipping a superb ball back to strike partner Morison, who was left with the simple task of heading his side back into the lead.

The home side pushed for an equaliser but their attempts were in vain as Norwich held on to move onto 28 points for the season and hand West Brom their third consecutive league defeat.