Brooks brace powers Norwich City past Burnley after electric start | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Norwich City beat Burnley 4-1 at Carrow Road to claim their first league win of the season. Mohamed Touré opened the scoring in the second minute with a right-footed finish from the centre of the box after a pass by José Córdoba. Andre Brooks doubled the lead (5.) and the Canaries added a third through Touré after a corner (21.) before Josh Laurent pulled one back for the Clarets (27.). After the restart Brooks struck again (67.), and Laurent later received a second yellow and was sent off (77.). Despite 62.9% possession, the Clarets produced only four shots on target, and the Canaries now rise from 20th to 16th, visiting Stoke next while the Clarets host Middlesbrough.

Player of the Match: Andre Brooks scored twice and completed nine successful final third passes, adding the second half clincher that ended the contest.

Stat of the Match: The Clarets had 62.9% possession, yet produced only four shots on target, highlighting sterile control.

Three Things We Learned: An early three-goal burst by the Canaries before the half-hour set the tone and left the Clarets chasing. Brooks delivered end product and link play, scoring twice and leading the Canaries with nine successful final third passes. Laurent's second yellow dismissal curtailed the Clarets' hopes of a late push.