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title: "Reading 3-1 Norwich: Player ratings"
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author: "Daniel Emery"
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published: "2016-12-26T17:22:53Z"
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# Reading 3-1 Norwich: Player ratings

Norwich City succumbed to yet another defeat today as they lost to third-placed Reading.

The Canaries travelled to Reading in hope of ending their dreadful run of away form – having lost their previous four matches away from home.

However, the home side ran out 3-1 winners to intensify the pressure on Norwich manager Alex Neil.

Neil’s side are now 12th in the Championship and are four points off the play-offs – whilst also having played a game more than sixth-placed Sheffield Wednesday.

Norwich found themselves 1-0 down in the first half when Yann Kermogant headed home from a free-kick after John Ruddy completely missed an attempt to claim the ball.

Nelson Oliveira did draw Norwich level on the hour mark when he fired home neatly – his fourth in five games.

However, a red card for Jonny Howson and goals from Gareth McCleary and Callum Harriot sealed the three points for Reading.

Here is how we rated the Canaries…