After three long, agonising months of waiting, Norwich will finally get the chance to begin their journey to Premier League redemption - when they take on Southampton at Carrow Road.
The Canaries are currently six points away from safety, and know that victory is here imperative ahead of some difficult fixtures in the coming weeks against the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United.
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The Saints, meanwhile, look to have their top flight status secured for another year, but they'll want to make sure of it with a couple of early wins. Some iffy performances before the enforced coronavirus break will have left Ralph Hasenhüttl worried, but the club will have been buoyed by the news of him signing a new four-year deal.
Here's 90min's preview of the game.
Where to Watch
When is Kick Off? Friday 19 June
What Time is Kick Off? 18:00 (GMT)
Where Is it Played? Carrow Road
TV Channel? Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Premier League
Team News
Prior to the break, Norwich had a bit of an injury crisis on the go. But the long break has meant that Daniel Farke has close to a fully-fit squad to choose from, with Onel Hernández, Timm Klose and Sam Byram all returning to training.
Similarly, Ralph Hasenhüttl has no injury concerns regarding his players, as the three months off have given those that were previously sidelined enough time to recover and be ready for the rest of the season.
But the Saints will be just as hungry to put distance between themselves and the bottom three, and will see this game as a great opportunity to do just that. With the stands empty, home advantage won't count for much now - so a share of the spoils is a likely outcome.
Prediction: Norwich 1-1 Southampton
Source: 90min
