NORWICH, England (AP)  Norwich was on safer ground in the race to survive in the English Premier ...

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<p>NORWICH, England (AP)  Norwich was on safer ground in the race to survive in the English Premier League after outclassing Sunderland 2-0 on Saturday.</p>
<p>Norwich moved seven points clear of the relegation zone and gave relief to manager Chris Hughton, while Sunderland remained in danger.</p>
<p>Robert Snodgrass scored the opener in the 20th minute, after Sunderland defender Wes Brown cleared a low cross straight to Johan Elmander, who gave a set-up pass for Snodgrass.</p>
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<p>The second wasn't long after, and a season highlight. Sunderland defender John O'Shea headed a cross clear but the dropping ball was volleyed by Alexander Tettey and streaked past goalkeeper Vito Mannone into the far corner.</p>
<p>In injury time, Sunderland's Marcos Alonso departed with a second yellow card.</p>
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Norwich beat Sunderland 2-0 in EPL

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While Carrow Road has not quite been a fortress Norwich City have at least turned their home into a bulwark, one they hope can shield them against raiders from the north when Sunderland arrive on Saturday seeking Premier League points.
Norwich (7-8-15) are unbeaten in five consecutive home matches, with two wins and three draws. The Canaries conceded just three goals in that run and accumulated nine points.

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NORWICH, England (AP)  Norwich was on safer ground in the race to survive in the English Premier League after outclassing Sunderland 2-0 on Saturday.
Norwich moved seven points clear of the relegation zone and gave relief to manager Chris Hughton, while Sunderland remained in danger.

Norwich beat Sunderland 2-0 in EPL

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