Norwich City captain Russell Martin out to prove pundits wrong as Canaries

Robbie Brady makes his Norwich debut at left-back after his big money move from Hull City but Andre Wisdom is named as a substitute by Alex Neil who takes charge of his first Premier League game this afternoon.

We bring you the best stats ahead of Norwich City’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace. “It is someone’s opinion and we will see come the end of the season”, said Martin. We just couldn’t get the goal or clean-sheet we needed to get a win for a long time.

Now Bardot: “the only thing that varies (Crystal Palace from Newcastle) is that I have total control over conversions have been before and really not many managers in the Premier League is that the President and I have”.

Crystal Palace will look to improve on their best-ever PL finish of 10th last season, with Alan Pardew strengthening considerably this summer.

Jonny Howson has committed himself to Norwich City, signing a new four-year deal with the Premier League club.

Alex Neil: “I don’t believe prima donnas and they all work for the group, otherwise it won’t feature and as everyone knows, and I’m really keen on team spirit, and make sure that each group fights for each”.

While Norwich do not face any of the leading sides in the opening few weeks of the new campaign, Neil is not taking the challenge of Palace lightly.

“We have our own agenda and have to be focused on what we are trying to do, as well as nullify them”. We may also close comments on articles which are being targeted for abuse.