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Norwich City stand by Man United loanee amid fan abuse row ahead of Leicester City game

Norwich City say they stand by full-back Brandon Williams after he claimed to be a victim of abuse from supporters ahead of Wednesday's Premier League fixture against Leicester City.

The on-loan Manchester United defender released a statement revealing that he was followed by fans on the way home from the stadium following Sunday’s 4-0 home defeat by West Ham.

The Canaries have suffered relegation back to the Championship this season, and were beaten 4-0 by the Hammers at the weekend. It’s a result and performance that led to frustration among fans, with a small protest taking place outside of the stadium.

Norwich travel to the King Power Stadium on Wednesday night, but ahead of that game, Williams took to social media to release a statement. The full-back revealing the abuse he received when leaving Carrow Road.

“Yesterday after leaving the stadium I was taunted and abused by fans surrounding the stadium whilst I was in my car,” he wrote. “After the abuse I was followed by individuals who only stopped following me once they became aware I had noticed them.

“However passionate fans are it is not right that a small minority abuse players or, in this case, follow them. Since arriving at Norwich I have played for the club as if I were a permanent member of the team.

“It is unfortunate that a small number of fans behave like this. There is no club investigation into my conduct as incorrectly reported in the media.

“I would like to thank those fans who have sent me messages of support at this unsettling time.”

The statement comes after the player posted now two deleted posts on Instagram, with one showing a raised middle finger. Norwich City responded to the statement by writing on Twitter: “None of our players, staff or

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