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Here’s Paddy’s verdict on the side of Daniel Farke, who continues to set a high bar with another ruthless championship win.
• Michael McGovern
There was no chance with Michael Olise’s deflected goal in the first half. But another example of his stopping quality to overturn the youngster’s injury-time free kick, which was sinking below his bar. 7
• Max Aarons
It’s not the first time this season that their attacking adventure earned Norwich a crucial penalty. Quality control on the half volley and then forced a desperate lunge from Liam Moore. Sets the tone in the second half. Maturity in their defense when Reading tried to find a way back in the fourth quarter. 8
• Grant Hanley
Directed from the front. Numerous interceptions right on the edge of his own area, and he used a pinch of street cunning at times to break the game in that second period. 7
• Christoph Zimmermann
He has maintained his winning streak since he replaced Ben Gibson. Strong defensive display but also a decent range of passes to the channels. 7
• Jacob Sorensen
He allowed Sone Aluko a touch of space to produce a cross for Reading’s equalizer. But since he has done every game in an unusual position, he stood firm in his task. 7
• Oliver Skipp
So comfortable now on this side of Norwich. Great game read for putting down a series of attacking raids from the hosts. 7
• Kenny McLean
Added muscular intent and the much needed experience to catch the ball in the center of the park when it was a tight touch. 7
• Emi Buendia
He scored his fifth goal of a productive season with a compound roll on his underdog left foot. He still had a lot of work to do when he pounced on Rinomhota’s terrible pass. Nor did he notably neglect his defensive duties. 7
• Marco Stiepermann
A pointy cross to the nearby post for Teemu Pukki to attack. But they were meager rations for the most part before his halftime outing. 6
• Josh Martin
He seemed a bit jaded. He struggled to get involved in the first half. 6
• Teemu Pukki
Trustworthy mr. He waited before sending Rafael backwards from the penalty spot for his 10th club goal of the season. Denied by the Reading goalkeeper twice before the break at his near post. 8
Substitutes for the city
• Todd Cantwell (for Martin, 45) 7
Return of the statement in the second half. Perfect pass for Max Aarons to enter the reading area for the winning penalty. He was constantly wandering from left to right in search of the ball.
• Kieran Dowell (for Stiepermann, 45) 7
Tantalizing glimpse of potential in your bonding game with other creative City types. The first shot from close range cut the outside of a post after exchanging passes with Pukki.
• Jordan Hugill (by Pukki, 89) n / A
• Alex Tettey (for Dowell, 90 + 2) n / A
