Norwich City and Liverpool have locked horns 56 times in the league – and it’s not always been pretty for the Canaries.

Recent years have seen goals go in with increasing regularity – Luis Suarez has had a field day, with 11 goals in a four-game run.

It was back before the Premier League hadn’t even been thought of that City enjoyed their best time against the Reds – in 1982/83 they won 2-0 at Anfield and 1-0 at Carrow Road – the first and only time they have ever doubled the Mersey giants.

The Pink Un: The headlines after Norwich beat Liverpool 1-0 on December 4, 1982The headlines after Norwich beat Liverpool 1-0 on December 4, 1982 (Image: Archant Library)

The Pink Un: Action from City's 1-0 home win over Liverpool on December 4, 1982Action from City's 1-0 home win over Liverpool on December 4, 1982 (Image: Archant Library)

In the Premier League’s first season – 1992-93 – City beat Liverpool at home but lost away – and the following season drew 2-2 at home and won 1-0 at Anfield – the last time they beat tomorrow’s opponents.

That was on April 30 1994 – and came courtesy of a Jeremy Goss goal – the last ever scored in front of the old standing Kop, about to make way for seats after 66 years.

“The ball came across from a set-piece, so was there was basically a wall of red shirts coming at me,” said Goss.” didn’t have any time in which to bring it down, control it and look for a pass. All I could do was control it and half-volley it at goal and luckily for me it spooned in past David James’s left hand into the top corner. I ran away and celebrated and couldn’t believe it.”

Since that victory, City have managed at least one win against every Premier League side they will face this season – which presumably makes Liverpool their bogey side...

Norwich wins: 11

Draws: 13

Liverpool wins: 32

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The Pink Un: Canaries legend Martin Peters - under pressure from Jimmy Case - in action against Liverpool in February, 1980Canaries legend Martin Peters - under pressure from Jimmy Case - in action against Liverpool in February, 1980 (Image: Archant Library)

The Pink Un: Justin Fashanu in action during the game in February 1980 when he scored his wonder goalJustin Fashanu in action during the game in February 1980 when he scored his wonder goal (Image: Archant Library)

The Pink Un: Action from a 4-1 home defeat for City in 1978Action from a 4-1 home defeat for City in 1978 (Image: Archant)

The Pink Un: The chase is on - City were beaten 5-3 in February, 1980The chase is on - City were beaten 5-3 in February, 1980 (Image: Archant Library)

The Pink Un: It's March, 1973 - and City are on their way to a 3-1 defeat at AnfieldIt's March, 1973 - and City are on their way to a 3-1 defeat at Anfield (Image: Archant)

The Pink Un: Action from the March 1973 clash at AnfieldAction from the March 1973 clash at Anfield (Image: Archant)

The Pink Un: Eight goals, but City were beaten 5-3 at home by Liverpool in February, 1980. Phil Thompson said it was the best match he had ever played in - a match best remembered for Justin Fashanu's wonder-goal past Ray ClemenceEight goals, but City were beaten 5-3 at home by Liverpool in February, 1980. Phil Thompson said it was the best match he had ever played in - a match best remembered for Justin Fashanu's wonder-goal past Ray Clemence (Image: Archant Library)

The Pink Un: Whizz-kid Dale Gordon was making the headlines after City and Liverpool battled to a 3-3 draw in August, 1984Whizz-kid Dale Gordon was making the headlines after City and Liverpool battled to a 3-3 draw in August, 1984 (Image: Archant Library)