Norwich relegated from the Premier League after defeat to Aston Villa

Norwich’s defeat to Aston Villa sealed their return to the Championship (Photograph: Getty)

Norwich Metropolis have been relegated from the Premier League for a record-breaking sixth time after shedding 2-0 at Aston Villa on Saturday.

The Canaries’ destiny was sealed after targets from Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings, at the side of Burnley’s late comeback win over Watford, imply Dean Smith’s facet can not escape the relegation zone.

The membership are final within the desk, 13 factors off seventeenth positioned Leeds with simply 4 video games to go.

Norwich have been relegated a record-breaking sixth time from the Premier League (Photograph: Getty)

Norwich returned to the highest flight final yr after successful the Championship however began this season poorly with supervisor Daniel Farke sacked in November after successful simply one in all their first 11 league video games.

Former Villa boss Smith arrived quickly after and whereas performances did enhance, outcomes didn't, with Norwich unable to shake the stigma of being a yo-yo group.

The membership have beforehand been relegated from the Premier League in 1995, 2005, 2014, 2016 and 2020.

After the sport, Norwich captain Grant Hanley mentioned: ‘I’m upset with our consequence. It's in all probability honest, we haven’t been adequate this season.

‘It's troublesome for me to touch upon something proper now. Feelings are excessive, we gave our all however it wasn’t sufficient and that’s the story of our season.

‘It will be significant to not look too far forward, we nonetheless have delight to play for. Then we are going to see the place we stand.’

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