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David Ozoh's goal increased the pressure on Norwich boss Liam Manning David Ozoh's winner for Derby County sent Norwich City into the Championship relegation zone and heaped more pressure on Canaries boss Liam Manning. Norwich have slipped into the bottom three after stretching their winless run to seven league games. Manning only took over at his hometown club in the summer, but has been left fighting for his job after seeing their promotion hopes potentially turn into a relegation scrap. On-loan Crystal Palace midfielder Ozoh earned Derby their first home win in nine games - and manager John Eustace's first victory over Norwich, at the seventh attempt. This massive win eased the pressure on Eustace, who demanded a response from his players after their dreadful defeat at Oxford on Saturday. It all looked so different at half-time as Norwich had been dominant. But Derby made them pay for failing to turn their superiority into a lead. Norwich began brightly and went close to scoring in the opening minutes when Derby goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom saved from Liam Gibbs and then Oscar Schwartau from the rebound. Norwich's profligacy almost cost them when Carlton Morris broke through and pulled the ball back for Ben Brereton Diaz, only for Jakov Medic to make a timely challenge. Norwich were left to rue their failure to make their dominance count when Derby turned the game on its head. First, Vladan Kovacevic made a fine save to deny Morris from Patrick Agyemang's pass, before Ozoh broke the deadlock seconds later in the 55th minute. Again, Agyemang was the provider, beating Pelle Mattsson too easily on the left, before he teed up Ozoh, who scored right-footed into the far top corner. Now it was all Derby as Norwich's confidence vanished and Kovacevic made a stunning stop to keep out Agyemang's header from Brereton Diaz's cross. Norwich did go close, but luck was against them as Ante Crnac's shot flew across goal and off the inside of the far post. Derby boss John Eustace told BBC Radio Derby: "I'm very proud of the effort of the group. I thought in the second half they were excellent. "We said we would probably have to suffer at times against a really good possession-based team and I thought in the first half we suffered a bit too much, so to come in at 0-0 at half-time was great. "The tweaks we made, change of shape and personnel, were perfect. We then went out on the front foot and that was pleasing. "I'm just pleased for the group after Saturday and that performance, but the fight we showed tonight was excellent. " This video can not be played John Eustace post-Norwich City (H) Norwich boss Liam Manning told BBC Radio Norfolk: "Everyone wants results. I joined the club to drive and push it forward. "I think there's a realism of where we're at and the (players who score) goals that left in the summer. It was never going to be a smooth, easy one. "While we keep losing games, I'm going to keep being asked these questions (about his future), so until I'm told different, I'll keep working and pushing the lads to get better. "You have to come in ahead at half-time. The performance in the first half was outstanding, but you have to take your chances. " This video can not be played Liam Manning: 'I'll keep fighting' After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 21st October 2025 at 22: 01 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: John Eustace Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Liam Manning Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: John Eustace Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Liam Manning Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions Both sides have scored in 13 of the last 17 league meetings between Derby County and Norwich City, with the Rams scoring 26 goals and conceding 25 in this period. Norwich City have won both of their last two league visits to Derby, as many as their previous 12 beforehand (D5 L5). Derby are winless in eight home league games (D5 L3), their longest such run since December 2020 (12). Norwich have both scored and conceded in 10 of their last 12 away league games, scoring 13 goals and conceding 17 during that time. Derby County’s John Eustace remains winless in six Championship meetings with Norwich City (D2 L4) – the most he’s faced a side as a manager in the division without ever winning. Match ends, Derby County 1, Norwich City 0. Second Half ends, Derby County 1, Norwich City 0. Substitution, Derby County. Bobby Clark replaces David Ozoh. Attempt missed. Pelle Mattsson (Norwich City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right following a set piece situation. Pelle Mattsson (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by David Ozoh (Derby County). Attempt missed. Ebou Adams (Derby County) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Kayden Jackson. Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time. Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Kenny Mc Lean. Corner, Derby County. Conceded by Jack Stacey. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Substitution, Derby County. Lars-Jørgen Salvesen replaces Carlton Morris. Substitution, Derby County. Andreas Weimann replaces Ben Brereton. Substitution, Derby County. Kayden Jackson replaces Patrick Agyemang. Delay in match because of an injury Ante Crnac (Norwich City). Substitution, Norwich City. Emiliano Marcondes replaces Oscar Schwartau. Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Max Johnston. Foul by Pelle Mattsson (Norwich City). Callum Elder (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Dion Sanderson. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.