Norwich City Edge Past Charlton Athletic in Crucial Boxing Day Clash

Norwich Claim Vital Three Points in Relegation Battle

Jovon Makama maintained his hot streak in front of goal as Norwich beat Charlton 1-0 at Carrow Road on Boxing Day, delivering a crucial victory in the Championship relegation battle. Makama struck for the third game running just past the hour mark to extend the Canaries’ unbeaten run under recently appointed head coach Phillippe Clement to four games.

Dominant Performance Yields Deserved Victory

The Canaries controlled proceedings from the outset at their home ground. Norwich dominated the opening period, with in-form Makama in the thick of the action. The big frontman chested the ball down for Kenny McLean to test keeper Thomas Kaminski after just six minutes and then blasted a low effort against the upright. Despite their superiority, the hosts had to wait until the 61st minute for the breakthrough.

The summer signing from Lincoln, who has stepped up to the plate in the absence of Josh Sargent, used his speed and strength to good effect to blast home a well deserved winner for the hosts. The victory represents Norwich’s continued improvement under Clement’s guidance as they battle to escape the Championship drop zone.

Implications for Both Clubs

The result carries significant weight for both sides in their respective campaigns. Now within three points of 21st place, Norwich will attack this game for all three points at a time when they have scored and conceded in their last nine Championship fixtures. For the visitors, they now sit eight points adrift of the playoffs and above the relegation zone, emphasising that they are entering a pivotal stage of their season.

As the festive fixture period continues, Norwich face Watford next on Monday, while both teams will be looking to build momentum in what promises to be a pivotal January period in the Championship season.