Aston Villa arrived full of confidence. They arrived knowing they needed to win to stand any chance of keeping the heat on Cardiff and Fulham in the race for the second automatic promotion place.
Steve Bruce knew winning here would give his team a huge boost before facing the side from the Welsh capital at Villa Park on Tuesday.
Their fans arrived full of voice, even asking the Norwich supporters whether they were at a library - such was the lack of atmosphere at the ground.
Maybe it was a touch quiet, but Norwich had clearly read up on their opponents.