Manning's stunner not enough as Southampton slip to defeat

Championship round-up: Ireland defender's long-range effort mere consolation as Norwich win while Preston keep up rich run of form 

SWEET STRIKE: Southampton's Ryan Manning (centre) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship match at Carrow Road, Norwich. Picture date: Saturday December 13, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Nigel French/PA Wire

Ryan Manning's superb goal wasn't enough to help Southampton as Jovon Makama scored a second-half brace as Norwich boosted their bid to pull out of the Championship relegation zone with a battling 2-1 victory at Carrow Road.

Leading the line in the absence of Josh Sargent, who was missing due to concussion protocols, Makama struck in the 48th and 61st minutes to sink a Saints side who had won five out of six going into the lunchtime kick-off.