Manchester United vs Norwich City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Old Trafford
Follow live coverage as Manchester United face Norwich City in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Manchester United vs Norwich City
Sancho cuts inside and looks to play Ronaldo through on goal, but Krul gathers it before he can pounce.
Manchester United vs Norwich City
SAVED!!! A bobbling ball in the box is deflected away towards Lingard, who smashes a swerving volley back towards goal that Krul does well to hold!
Manchester United vs Norwich City
Fernandes switches the ball wide to Sancho on the left, but his cross back into the area is headed away by Gibson.
Manchester United vs Norwich City
McLean is down receiving treatment following a mid-air clash with Pogba, whose trailing leg caught the Scotland midfielder's midriff.
Manchester United vs Norwich City
A backheeled flick from Lingard puts Ronaldo through on goal, but under pressure from Norwich defenders he puts his shot wide of the target.
Manchester United vs Norwich City
Ronaldo kicks off to resume proceedings, and we're back underway at Old Trafford!
Manchester United vs Norwich City
The teams head back out for the second half, and we're really looking forward to the next 45 minutes!
Manchester United vs Norwich City
Ronaldo's two goals separate the sides so far, and the United striker has also had another shot on target, made a key pass, and has competed all of his 19 passes so far.
Manchester United vs Norwich City
An end-to-end half comes to an end following a late Norwich revival! The hosts were firmly in control through Ronaldo's two goals, but the Canaries have grown back into the game and got a goal back through Dowell. United are still in control, but the second half is shaping up to be one hell of a cracker!
Manchester United vs Norwich City
HALF-TIME: MANCHESTER UNITED 2-1 NORWICH CITY.
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