Aston Villa v Norwich 27th October 12:45

Aston Villa v Norwich:  Verdict – Norwich 7/2

There is a huge danger sign hanging around the neck of our predicted outcome for this fixture.  It’d be safer using a plugged in toaster as a bath toy than it would be to put any amount of money on any outcome (let alone the one we foresee) for this fixture.  Ne touché pas, as the French would say.  Anyway, Paul Lambert has been vilified by the Norwich board since his departure for Aston Villa and he is trying to sue the club for breach of contract, although he’s not keen to make his issues with his former employers public.  When the loving flame dies, mustard gets in your eyes.  This fixture is bound to be quite an emotive afternoon for both Lambert and the Norwich squad who played under him during his time as manager – but with the problems on and, reportedly, off the pitch for Lambert at Villa we think the occasion will favour the Canaries; they’re not expected to take three points but its bound to be a close match - which is why we think 7/2 is quite an attractive prospect when you consider the circumstances.  Aston Villa are suffering in the lower echelons of the table and with Norwich having just beaten Arsenal they are bound to welcome this fixture as an opportunity to persuade others of their place in the Premiership.