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WIND-UP MAN OLI SET TO MAKE AN IMPACT

OPINION: Nelson Oliveira

NORWICH boss Daniel Farke has fanned the flames ahead of today’s East Anglian derby by lauding the quality of wind-up merchant Nelson Oliveira.
The Portuguese striker, 26, stuck the knife in this week when he claimed Norwich were a better club with better players than Ipswich.
His words prompted a slapdown from Ipswich skipper Luke Chambers, who pointed to the three stars on their crest, marking a top-flight title, an FA Cup and a UEFA Cup.
Oliveira has scored six in ten g ames this season but is yet to reach peak fitness after a groin injury.
But, after ne...

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