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Norwich clinch Championship title as late Vrancic strike ends unbeaten Villa run

Norwich clinched the Sky Bet Championship title after a 2-1 win against play-off bound Aston Villa at Villa Park.

Mario Vrancic sealed victory in the 86th minute as Norwich won the second tier title for the fourth time.

After Emiliano Buendia had conceded a free-kick on the left-wing, Conor Hourihane swung a cross into the Norwich area and Kodjia’s shot from six yards left goalkeeper Tim Krul flat footed before sneaking just inside the post.

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