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December 20, 2011 7:45 PM GMT
Molineux Stadium — Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Referee: C. Foy
Attendance: 27067
Player Ratings: Wolves 2-2 Norwich City
Norwich's slick attack denied victory as Ronald Zubar nods in leveller to deny Canaries victory in pulsating Premier League contest at Molineux on Tuesday evening
By Matt Monaghan at Molineux
Left exposed by the hapless centre-backs in front of him. Twice denied Morison with solid saves.
Picked up the pace to spark the move that saw Ebanks-Blake level the score. Enjoyed a more comfortable evening than counterpart Zubar.
Gone is the hustle and bustle of his Birmingham City days. Cowered in the face of the twin challenge from Holt and Morison.
Bullied by Morison. Had no answer to the Wales international's superior fitness.
Rinsed time and time again by Hoolahan as Norwich repeatedly found joy on his flank. Made up for slack defending as he stole in to head Wolves level. Was also booked.
Seemed scared of the ball. Also unusually toothless as he allowed Surman and Hoolahan to dictate the play.
Missed a 24th minute sitter as he ballooned over Ruddy's crossbar with the goal at his mercy. Made up for miss as his shot deflected off Martin into Ebanks-Blake's path for the leveller. Regularly picked out the willing goalscorer with his crosses. Made way for Hammill. Received a yellow card.
Quieter than Hunt. Still managed to keep Naughton honest.
Passed with little accuracy. Showed typical lethargy as he watched Surman race past him to nod Norwich ahead. With each performance, it becomes harder to argue the snail-paced Serb isn't suited to the demands of the Premier League.
Effervescent performance was world's apart from those put in by the confidence-hit striker Kevin Doyle. Denied an early goal by Martin, but Norwich failed to stamp the ex-Manchester United man's influence out. Scuffed home his goal, but they all count. Tired noticeably in second period and substituted for Doyle.
Wolves' top-scorer allowed Ebanks-Blake to take centre-stage. Given no chance with Zubar's red-hot cross in first half injury-time. Thought he'd snatched 90th minute winner but correctly denied by linesman's flag.
Full of tricks but couldn't quite find key to Norwich's defence after 75th minute introduction.
Unable to find goal to ignite season after he came on in the 80th minute.
Alert all night to Hunt and Ebanks-Blake's threat. Had no chance with first goal after he had already dived to stop the Irishman's deflected shot.
Heroic stuff once more from the Scot. Put body on the line in the opening minutes to stop Ebanks-Blake. Not so lucky when Hunt's shot deflected into the striker's path to put Wolves level. Booked.
Less assured than his partner Martin. Continually looked to the Scot for leadership.
Spikey character enjoyed tussle with Hunt. Perfect deep cross should have been converted by Morison.
Concentrated purely on keeping Jarvis quiet. Booked.
Sat at base of Norwich's midfield diamond. More effective than opposite number Henry.
Revelled in goal against former club. Covered every blade of grass. His comfort on the ball and drive was absent in his ex-teammates.
Full of adventure and incision. Drifted from the left flank to the centre. Inch-perfect cross allowed Surman to score. Has taken to the top flight like a duck to water. Hooked at the end for Bennett.
Quietly effective. Cut in from right-flank to try and keep possession. Replaced by Johnson.
Dominated the Wolves centre-backs. Like teammate Hoolahan, looks a natural at this level. Should have converted Tierney's first half cross. Put goal on a plate for Jackson.
Subdued performance from the Canaries skipper. Let Morison cover the hard yards. A chance never fell his way. Made way for goalscorer Jackson.
Manned the fortress after he came on in the 75th minute as Wolves pressed for the win.
Little chance to impress after 87th minute introduction.
Clumsily fluffed first touch after coming on as a 75th minute substitute, but luckily still contrived to put the ball in the back of the net.
| Tournament | |
| Position | |
| Ranking |
| Rank/Player | Position | Team | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Robin van Persie | Striker | Arsenal FC | 3.41 |
| 2. Wayne Rooney | Striker | Manchester United | 3.41 |
| 3. Paul Scholes | Midfielder | Manchester United | 3.38 |
| 4. Lucas | Midfielder | Liverpool | 3.38 |
| 5. Luis Suárez | Striker | Liverpool | 3.37 |
| 6. Kun Agüero | Striker | Manchester City | 3.37 |
| 7. Victor Moses | Midfielder | Wigan Athletic | 3.36 |
| 8. David Silva | Striker | Manchester City | 3.36 |
| 9. Shaun Maloney | Striker | Wigan Athletic | 3.35 |
| 10. Luka Modric | Midfielder | Tottenham | 3.35 |
| 11. Juan Mata | Striker | Chelsea FC | 3.35 |
| 12. Gareth Bale | Midfielder | Tottenham | 3.35 |
| 13. Nemanja Vidic | Defender | Manchester United | 3.33 |
| 14. Antonio Valencia | Midfielder | Manchester United | 3.33 |
| 15. Steven Pienaar | Midfielder | Everton | 3.32 |
| 16. Scott Parker | Midfielder | Tottenham | 3.32 |
| 17. Papiss Cissé | Striker | Newcastle United | 3.32 |
| 18. Vincent Kompany | Defender | Manchester City | 3.31 |
| 19. Radek Cerny | Goalkeeper | QPR | 3.30 |
| 20. Fabio Da Silva | Defender | Manchester United | 3.25 |
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Robin van Persie
Striker Arsenal |
30 | 2 |
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Wayne Rooney
Striker Manchester United |
27 | 6 |
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Kun Agüero
Striker Manchester City |
23 | 3 |
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Aiyegbeni Yakubu
Striker Blackburn |
17 | 4 |
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Emmanuel Adebayor
Striker Tottenham |
17 | 3 |

