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‘Small margins’ – Norwich boss Clement offers verdict on defeat to Saints

Norwich City head coach Philippe Clement highlighted "small margins" as the decisive factor in the Canaries' 1-0 defeat at home to Southampton on Wednesday night.

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 1:12 PM
‘Small margins’ – Norwich boss Clement offers verdict on defeat to Saints
Key Things to Know
  • Norwich City head coach Philippe Clement attributed their 1-0 home loss against Southampton to "small margins."
  • Kuryu Matsuki scored the only goal of the match from close range following a Southampton counterattack.
  • Clement stated that Norwich deserved at least a draw based on their defensive effort and hard work.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Norwich City head coach Philippe Clement pointed to "small margins" following his team's 1-0 home defeat against Southampton on Wednesday night. A second-half goal from close range by Kuryu Matsuki secured victory for the visitors, leaving Norwich empty-handed despite Clement feeling his side deserved at least a point.

Clement praised his squad's effort over the first 70 minutes but expressed disappointment with the final 20 minutes after late substitutions failed to maintain quality. The decisive sequence began with a counterattack initiated by Finn Azaz and Sam Edozie, resulting in Matsuki scoring after Daniel Grimshaw saved a volley from Caspar Jander.

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