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Republic of Ireland international Sykes fired the home side in front after six minutes with a curling left-footed shot, having cut in from the right to finish a move started by Rob Dickie’s strong run out of defence. It was 2-0 after 23 minutes when Norwich defender Jose Cordoba was caught in possession looking to play out from the back and Joe Williams fed Wells, whose clever turn and low shot from an angle beat goalkeeper George Long. Advertisement Borja Sainz gave Norwich hope with a low, close-range finish from Callum Doyle’s 82nd-minute cross, but despite late pressure they could not force an equaliser. Ireland goalkeeper Max O’Leary, Jason Knight and Sykes — among four changes after his late equaliser in a 1-1 midweek draw at Sheffield United — started for Bristol City, while recent call-up Sinclair Armstrong was introduced as a second-half substitute. While O’Leary produced some big saves and Sinclair fired into the side-netting, Shane Duffy played the full game for Norwich. Meanwhile in the Women’s Super League, there were several Irish players in action as Liverpool stunned Manchester United and Arsenal beat Everton. It was another big result for Ireland assistant coach Amber Whiteley, in interim charge of the Reds, as they beat United 3-1 at Anfield. Liverpool interim head coach Amber Whiteley.Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo Arsenal leapfrogged United to second — Chelsea are eight points clear at the top — after their own 3-1 win at Everton combined with the evening’s other result. Katie McCabe played the full game for Arsenal, while Courtney Brosnan was in goal for the Toffees. Heather Payne was an unused substitute. Alessia Russo bagged a brace for the Gunners; her opener on 24 minutes cancelled out by a Toni Payne goal before half time. A Maren Mjelde own goal put Renée Slegers’ side back in front, before Russo wrapped up the win in the 90th minute. Olivia Smith (two) and Luka Nagano powered Liverpool to an impressive victory at Anfield, Maya Le Tissier’s late response for United but a consolation goal. Aoife Mannion featured for the Red Devils, while Niamh Fahey went unused for Liverpool. Leanne Kiernan is on the comeback trail from a calf injury, but was again absent from the matchday squad. - With reporting from Emma Duffy Press Association Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Sykes on target as Bristol City edge out Norwich to move into Championship play-off places”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Sykes on target as Bristol City edge out Norwich to move into Championship play-off places”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. 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