Norwich City 2 Watford 1 in Carabao Cup

Norwich City earned a 2-1 win at Watford with Diallo shining and Sargent reaching a goals milestone.

Norwich City beats Watford 2-1 in Carabao Cup clash

Norwich City edged Watford 2-1 at Vicarage Road in the Carabao Cup. Norwich attacked well in the first half, with Diallo providing two assists and showing quick, decisive moves that unsettled Watford. Watford answered after the break when Kwadwo Baah scored, keeping the game tense until the final whistle. Dan Grimshaw faced late pressure as Norwich held on for the victory.

Josh Sargent reached 50 goals for Norwich in 135 competitive appearances, a milestone that also highlights his growing leadership in the team. Sargent has tightened his game and become the focal point of Manning’s attack, a contrast to earlier seasons when he played fewer central roles. Norwich also confirmed Amankwah Forson will be out for months with a hamstring injury, testing the squad’s depth and giving Mathias Kvitsgaarden an opportunity to step forward soon.

This win shows Norwich can turn early promise into results, even away from home. Diallo immediate impact suggests a successful recruitment so far and a potential game-winner for the season. Sargent’s rise as a genuine leader changes how opposition teams defend Norwich, while Forson’s injury underscores depth issues that could shape the season’s early weeks. Watford showed resilience in the second half, but the hosts missed chances to level and could face a tougher run if injuries bite the squad again. The balance between youth and experience will be watched closely as both clubs enter a busy spell.

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Norwich fans will look for this momentum to translate into league form as the schedule tightens.