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10. How Will Norwich Line Up?
Norwich's transfer business has been one of the biggest success stories of the summer, but the onus is now on Chris Hughton to get the most out of the club's investment. The manager has spent wisely to improve a squad that jumped five places to 11th in their final two fixtures last season and endured a desperate run of just two wins from 19 matches between December and May.
The sizeable outlay (for Norwich) on Ricky van Wolfswinkel and Gary Hooper suggests a change of style in the new campaign as Hughton perhaps plans to return to the 4-4-2 formation which played a part in the Canaries failing to win any of their first nine games. The real concern over Hughton's blueprint is how Wes Hoolahan will be used. Considering the Ireland international largely impressed playing just off the striker in a 4-4-1-1 system, one would assume that Hughton will look to find him a new role. If Norwich can adapt more readily to a new approach one year on, they could be in line for an encouraging season.
Posted By: Ralf Scrampton, Jul 30, 13:29:16
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