Norwich maintained their bright start to life back in the Championship after their brief stay in the top flight when they beat a hard-working Bristol City side 1-0 at Carrow Road.
A well-taken first-half strike from skipper Jonny Howson was enough to make it seven points from a possible nine for Alex Neil's outfit.
The visitors, who had won their opening two games, competed well and had their chances but Norwich were well worth a win that kept them flying high in the table ahead of Sunday's eagerly-awaited derby against Ipswich at Portman Road.
After a low-key start, with neither keeper troubled in the first 10 minutes, Norwich were the first to threaten but Steven Naismith's shot from just outside the box drifted harmlessly wide.
Norwich City 1-0 Bristol City
