Canaries calamity as City sunk by Norwich

MANCHESTER City caretaker boss Brian Kidd wanted to look forward after a flat end to a disappointing season and an emotionally draining week.

City slumped to a 3–2 defeat by Norwich in the final league match of the season.

Having already won second spot in the table, City lacked spark as they were edged out by a more enterprising Canaries side.

Kidd said: "It's been a really emotional week and we can't hide from that. Now is the time to look forward, put this season behind us and then see where we can improve.

"You look at it now that there is a new manager coming in – and hopefully that will be done quickly so he can assess what he needs."

Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini remains the clear favourite to succeed Mancini, sacked last week twp days after City lost the FA Cup final.

Norwich created the better chances throughout the game and struck through Anthony Pilkington, Grant Holt and Jonny Howson.

Jack Rodwell twice equalised – his first goals for City – as the hosts responded well to Norwich's first two goals but they failed to reply after Howson's fine individual effort.

City's programme is not yet over: the team will fly to America for friendlies against Chelsea in St Louis and New York City.