Lambert focused on beating Norwich

Paul Lambert insists focusing on the need for Aston Villa to defeat his former club Norwich will be his top priority after his acrimonious summer departure from Carrow Road.

Lambert will do battle with Norwich in today’s early kick-off for the first time at Villa Park since he quit at the end of last season to take charge of the midlands club.

The Scot and Norwich are both suing each other for breach of contract and the matter will ultimately be decided by a Premier League managers’ tribunal.