Can Ipswich Town beat Norwich City for the first time in a decade?

Paul Lambert will be returning to Carrow Road for the first time as Ipswich Town's manager Credit: PA

Rarely has there been an East Anglian derby with such a gulf between the two sides.

As Ipswich and Norwich fans headed home after the 1-1 draw at Portman Road in September, they couldn't have imagined their clubs now being poles apart in the league. Town are bottom, City are top.

Moritz Leitner equalises for Norwich City at Portman Road in September Credit: PA

Given his previous connection with Norwich, efforts to uncover any emotional attachment were given short shrift by Paul Lambert at his press conference. The way he's embraced life at Portman Road has endeared him to Ipswich supporters quicker than they'd expected.

Despite the difference in league positions, it would take a brave person to predict this game. Whatever happens, this clash has the potential to set the tone for the remainder of each teams season.

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