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Victory Takes Norwich Out Of Relegation Zone

Robert Snodgrass scored his fifth goal of the season as Norwich moved away from the relegation zone and dented Tottenham’s top-four hopes.

Scotland winger Snodgrass curled his low shot from 18 yards beyond Hugo Lloris after Bradley Johnson’s pass.

Goalkeeper John Ruddy helped Norwich to victory, denying Emmaunel Adebayor and Nacer Chadli in the second half.

Norwich came close to doubling their advantage when Johnson thundered a free-kick off the underside of the bar.

It was Norwich’s second victory in 12 league games and a significant boost for manager Chris Hughton, who was under growing pressure following comments made by chief executive David McNally earlier in February.

Hughton’s side created the better chances and stood firm as Tottenham tried in vain to claw their way back into the match.

It meant that Snodgrass’s goal, which gave Norwich a deserved breakthrough in the early stages of the second half, was enough to earn the points.

The result moved Norwich four points clear of the bottom three, while Spurs are now six points off fourth-placed Liverpool.