Prior to the weekend’s victory over Birmingham City, it is fair to say that Norwich City had suffered a nightmare start to the season.
Just one win from their opening five, the early questions were asked of boss Daniel Farke, but the German rode the pressure, and could be back on track.
Birmingham invested heavily this summer, and a scrappy victory over the Blues was the kickstart the club needed.
Norwich can begin to find form tonight against a hapless Burton Albion side who look destined for the drop, and this could be the perfect opportunity for the Canaries to instill some serious confidence around Carrow Road.
Burton suffered a 5-0 defeat in their last outing at Leeds, and manager Nigel Clough’s side were completely blown away by a far superior side.
With the quality Norwich have in their side, I expect another comfortable home win this evening.
Farke looked to his homeland for inspiration this summer, with several men coming from Germany to bolster the ranks in East Anglia, and it will take time for the foreign imports to settle.
He did well to add Grant Hanley in the closing stages of the window, an experienced player who is established at this level and knows the league.
What could have come back to bite the manager this year was the influx of foreign stars but supplemented by talent from these shores, but Farke rectified this in the closing days of the window.
Players are beginning to settle, and a scrappy win to secure another three points is exactly what the club needed.
Carrow Road must become a fortress for the club this year if they are to compete in the upper reaches of the division, and back to back wins at the ground following a poor start is exactly what the fans, players and management need, as Farke looks for the perfect formula for promotion.
Norwich fans, do you feel like your club has turned a corner following the win over Birmingham?