Reaction as Stoke City lose 3-1 to Norwich at Carrow Road

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An all-too familiar script as Stoke City couldnt make the most of a game when they were on top and then crumbled unacceptably after going behind.

Some woeful defending added to some poor attacking play to allow Norwich, who had been in poor form, to run away with this game in the second half. Aaron Ramsey had made the breakthrough and got the second before Gabriel Sara chipped in with a third. Sub Nick Powell wellied in a consolation goal in injury time.

Here are the player ratings from Carrow Road.

Bursik:Parried Pukki shot for Ramsey to score opener and will be disappointed not to stop second. Saved well from Sara, Cantwell and Hugill. 4

Clarke:A bit rusty at times. Stung Gunn with a near post blaster in the first half. Didnt hide. 5

Fox:Gotinto some decent attacking positions but delivery didnt match. Dreadful defending for Norwich second. 3

Jagielka:Forwards had too much space on second balls, which he has to cut out either himself or through organisation 5

Wilmot:Made some important challenges on Pukki when Norwich tried to play ball over top. 5

Laurent:Kept showing in midfield and moved the ball around. 5

Baker:Lost the ball far too cheaply mid-way inside his own half for Norwichs opener. Far too weak. 4

Smallbone:Effective turns on the ball but still looking for killer pass or finish. Not strong enough at times. 4

Fosu:Keen to dribble at defenders again.Made good chance for Powell. 5

Brown:Headed good chance wide from close range in first half. Some driving runs in final third. 5

Gayle:Poor decision making in his positioning and passing and seemed to lack conviction and, at times, courage. 3

Powell (for Smallbone, 63):Headed golden chance over after good work from Fosu. Blasted in consolation. 6

Delap (for Gayle, 76):Tried to make a nuisance of himself and get shots away.Made goal for Powell. 6

Thompson (for Baker, 76):Long ranger well saved by Angus Gunn. 6

Wright-Phillips (for Fosu, 76):Couldnt get on the ball enough to make an impact. 5

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