Michael Turner News

Michael Turner starts his road to redemption with a glancing blow to stun Aston Villa at Villa Park in a 1-1 draw.

The Norwich boss again opted to leave England international John Ruddy out of his squad for the Villa defeat, whilst the decision to sacrifice Wes Hoolahan was greeted with widespread disapproval by large sections of the Carrow Road support.

Sebsatien Bassong is not a man who suffers from an inferiority complex. The prospect of facing Aston Villa's fearsome striker Christian Benteke is all in a day's work for the cultured Canaries' defender.

Fulham forward Mladen Petric is out due to a hamstring injury. Steve Sidwell is still suspended following his red card against Arsenal, but Dimitar Berbatov is available despite going off against Everton with a calf problem.

Norwich City can afford no more acts of Christian charity when they continue their pursuit of Premier League safety on Saturday.