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Updated · The Guardian · Nov 7Stoke City Goes Top With 2-1 Portsmouth Comeback as Norwich Wins 5-0
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Nov 7Summary
- Stoke City came from behind to beat Portsmouth 2-1 at Fratton Park, leapfrogging Middlesbrough to move top of the Championship.
- That result reshaped the leading pack, with Wolves held to a 1-1 draw at Wrexham and left in third place.
- Norwich City kept climbing with a third straight league win, crushing Bristol City 5-0 at Ashton Gate to reach 11th.
- Norwich's attack has surged to 12 goals in its last three games, underlining the momentum building below the promotion places.
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