Norwich City go into the midweek clash with Newcastle United as underdogs despite their recent run of impressive form.

The Canaries are currently five unbeaten, with four wins and a draw in their last five Sky Bet Championship matches.

However, this is not just any ordinary Championship game on Tuesday night.

They are hosting the league leaders, the Champions-elect: Newcastle United.

The Magpies can boast an identical record to Norwich, with four wins and a draw in their previous 5 league matches.

Rafa Benitez has got his talented squad winning games again and they are well positioned to instantly bounce back to the top flight.

Norwich are not in such a position, although their recent good form has seen them lifted up to seventh, and they are 2 points away from making a return to the play-off zone.

They will need to be on top form to defeat Newcastle, though, and here are 2 players who hold the key to victory.

Alex Pritchard

Alex Pritchard has been used sparingly by Alex Neil this season but he really showed his class this weekend.

The attacking midfielder is finding his feet at Carrow Road and he could hold the key to unlocking Newcastle's sometimes suspect defence.

Jonny Howson

Jonny Howson will need to be in top form to keep Newcastle's influential central midfielder Jonjo Shelvey quiet.

Howson also showed his attacking qualities on the weekend with a fine long range effort which could well see him crowned with goal of the season.