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
Elanga goes down in the box after trying to turn away from Hanley, but the referee waves away his penalty claims as play continues.
Manchester United vs Norwich City
That's Ronaldo's 13th goal in the Premier League since his Old Trafford return, and he won't score many as easy as that one!
Manchester United vs Norwich City
Norwich have won just one of their last 12 away games against Manchester United in all competitions, winning 2-1 in the Premier League in December 2015.
Manchester United vs Norwich City
United flood forward and Sancho cuts inside from the left. He shoots from the edge of the area, but McLean gets in the way of it!
Manchester United vs Norwich City
SAVED!!! A Telles cross finds Elanga in the box, who skilfully chips the ball up for himself and tries an ambitious overhead kick, but Krul catches it!
Manchester United vs Norwich City
SAVED!!! United's defence is split open by Norwich as Pukki races clear. He looks to dink a shot beyond De Gea, but the keeper races out of his goal to stop the Norwich forward!
Manchester United vs Norwich City
A reverse ball from Lingard puts Sancho through on the left. He tries a shot from a tight angle, but Krul catches it with ease.
Manchester United vs Norwich City
Manchester United have won 12 of their last 15 Premier League games against Norwich, winning each of their last four in a row against the Canaries.
Manchester United vs Norwich City
Pukki kicks us off, and this game is up and running!
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