Norwich manager Daniel Farke dedicated his side's promotion to the fans after seeing his high-flying side crash to 3-1 home defeat at the hands of Bournemouth.

The Canaries went into the game with their place in the Premier League already assured following favourable results earlier in the day and there was still a mood of celebration at Carrow Road after the game.

"The players and staff will celebrate following the correct protocols but I dedicate this promotion to our supporters, who unfortunately couldn't be here to enjoy it," he said.

"Like everyone in the country they have gone through a lot over the last year – and some have suffered some really tough times.

"Hopefully we have brought some joy into the lives, some happiness at a time when it has been very difficult for them. This one is for them.

"It was a strange way to win promotion – but it was thoroughly deserved, there is no doubt about that.

"We had completed our preparations and were in a hotel watching the results come through. When it was confirmed that Swansea, Brentford and Watford had all dropped points it was a bit of a shock – and everyone was buzzing.

He said: "We are in a good position but we still a few more wins yet and we can't afford to let up. We have another important game against Millwall coming up next and we must make sure we are ready for that.

"Having said that obviously this was a excellent win against a really good Norwich side. They started really well and the red card was a key moment but it is not always easy when you play 10 against 11 and I thought we did it really well.

"It was a case of being patient and making the most of the extra man by playing good football. I thought we did that, scoring some good goals, and I think we were worthy winners in the end.

"The lads deserve a lot of praise for the way they have played in recent weeks. It has been a really good effort to get us into the position we are in now and confidence is the group is high. But as I said there is a lot more work to do."