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Jonny Evans: 'United ready for Norwich battle'

Evans: 'United ready for Norwich battle'
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Jonny Evans insists Manchester United are ready for Norwich City's physical approach in the game on Sunday.

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans insists that he and his teammates are prepared for a battle with Norwich City when they travel to Carrow Road on Sunday.

Sir Alex Ferguson's side will be looking to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat to Ajax in the Europa League on Thursday.

The Northern Irish centre-back has conceded that the Canaries will be a different proposition with a physical approach expected, particularly from their striker Grant Holt. However, the 24-year-old says the Red Devils are prepared.

"Holt is a big strong boy, I think he has played in every division. He will be pretty fired up for a real battle," Evans told Sky Sports News.

"It will certainly be a lot different to playing against Ajax. In the Premier League you are used to challenges, when it is a bit more rough. But that is what you have to be prepared for.

"Norwich have done well since they got promoted, it seems like a pretty tough place to go and Paul Lambert has got them working really hard.

"It is a game their fans and players will have been looking forward to all season. We did the job on them at Old Trafford. I am sure it will be different down there."

Manchester United beat Norwich 2-0 in the return fixture at Old Trafford in October.

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