Norwich pile more misery on Sunderland as manager absent

Former Canaries boss Alex Neil walked out of Sunderland just months after securing promotion and 24 hours before he had the chance to take Sunderland to the top of the league

MATCH WINNER: Norwich City's Josh Sargent (second left) celebrates scoring their side's goal during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland. Pic: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

Josh Sargent's fourth goal in three games sealed a 1-0 win for Norwich to pile the misery on Sunderland as their hunt for a new manager begins.

The American striker's devastating late tap-in added to the gloom on Wearside after Alex Neil quit to take over at Championship rivals Stoke.