Adam Harvey

West Bromwich Albion defeated Norwich City 2-1 at Carrow Road after a goalless first half in which Norwich created most of the pressure and chances. Aune Heggebo gave West Brom the lead in the 75th minute with a controversial goal that appeared to involve his hand, and Jimmy-Jay Morgan doubled the advantage in the 87th minute after beating Harry Darling. Mathias Kvistgaarden pulled one back in stoppage time, but Norwich could not find an equaliser. Norwich held 54% possession and had 20 shots to West Brom’s eight, yet opened the season with a defeat and will next visit Millwall.

Former Norwich City academy defender Jaden Warner has joined National League South club Farnborough after being released by Newport County. The 23-year-old, who made four senior appearances for Norwich and had a short loan spell at Notts County, is seeking to revive his career after injury and limited first-team opportunities. Farnborough manager Spencer Day described the signing as a major coup and said Warner should still be playing in the EFL. Warner made his debut in Farnborough's 2-1 win over Maidstone United but was substituted after 42 minutes as a precaution.

Norwich City will travel to Cardiff City in the second round of the Carabao Cup during the week beginning August 24, with the exact date and kickoff still to be confirmed. Norwich reached the round with a 4-1 win over MK Dons, while Cardiff beat Swindon Town 3-2. The tie will be Norwich's first midweek fixture of the season. Norwich, two-time League Cup winners, exited at this stage last season after losing to Southampton.

Dimitris Giannoulis has returned to PAOK Thessaloniki from FC Augsburg on a reported €4.25 million fee, signing a three-year contract after five years abroad. The former Norwich City left-back, who made 103 appearances for Norwich and 63 competitive appearances for Augsburg, chose to move closer to his family despite interest from newly promoted Premier League clubs. PAOK must first negotiate a Europa League qualifying tie before beginning its domestic campaign.

Emiliano Marcondes is reportedly close to joining Melbourne City in Australia's A-League after Norwich City released the 31-year-old attacking midfielder. The Denmark international spent the summer training with San Diego FC, but the MLS club did not offer him a permanent deal. Melbourne City, part of City Football Group, is seeking attacking reinforcements after finishing sixth last season; a completed transfer would make Marcondes the club's second former Norwich player after Ritchie De Laet.