Sheffield United have a made decent start to life back in the EFL Championship and will be looking to keep their unbeaten run going when they take make the trip to Norwich.
After a season when a team has been suffering heavy defeats in the Premier League there's often a hangover when they drop back down to the second tier.
But that hasn't been the case for the Blades, who kicked off with wins over Preston and Wrexham in league and cup before drawing their last game at home to Queen's Park Rangers.
That stalemate with QPR will have felt like a defeat though as Chris Wilder's men threw away a two-goal lead, with the late leveller coming after Rangers had been reduced to 10 men.
Wilder will demand a response against Norwich and it's hard to know what to expect from the Canaries as they've made a patchy start under new boss Johannes Hoff Thorup.
Norwich City beat Stevenage 4-3 in the Carabao Cup but they've taken just one point from their Championship games with Oxford United and Blackburn so they clearly remain a work in progress.
How the bookies view it: No clear favourite
Had this game been at Bramall Lane, Sheffield United would probably be clear favourites but they're 6/4 for a win on the road at Betfred. Norwich's price is 8/5 and the draw pays 11/5.
Recent head to head: Blades causing Canaries pain
Sheffield United have been something of a bogey team in recent years for Norwich, who have gone seven games without a win in this fixture. The Blades won 1-0 at Carrow Road on their last visit two seasons ago after drawing 2-2 at Bramall Lane.
Players to watch: Sargent on parade
Josh Sargent opened his Norwich account for the season last time out against Blackburn and will be out to keep his scoring form going. The American is 2/1 for anytime scorer which looks a bit overpriced.
Callum O'Hare looks like a decent signing for Sheffield United after netting 10 times for Coventry City last term. He has yet to break his duck for the Blades and is 3/1 to get off the mark.
Probable teams
Veteran forward Ashley Barnes is still out injured for Norwich while the Blades are without Femi Seriki and Jamie Shackleton.
Norwich City: Gunn, Stacey, Duffy, Doyle, Chrisene, Sainz, Forson, McLean, Nunez, Hernandez, Sargent.
Sheffield United: Davies, Gilchrist, Burrows, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, Arblaster, Hamer, Souza, Brooks, Moore, O'Hare.
Anything else catch the eye?
This should be a close game, with Sheffield United the better team but Norwich having home advantage. The half-time draw appeals at 6/5 while backing most goals to come after the break pays 21/20.
The battle between Keiffer Moore and Shane Duffy should be fascinating with both players loving a physical battle. There should be a few tough challenges and those players look worth backing for a card when that market is priced up.
For a long-odds option, the Sheffield United man is a big threat in the air and Bet365 price Moore at 15/2 to score with a header.
The same firm also have prices for shots and Blades midfielder Oliver Arblaster, who netted at Preston on day one, is 5/4 for over 0.5 efforts on target.
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