The 2021-22 campaign delivered ultimate heartbreak for Norwich City as The Canaries spectacularly struggled to find their footing in the Premier League, finishing last in a chaotic 20th place which resulted in relegation to the EFL Championship. The season was defined by a mid-campaign managerial change, with Dean Smith replacing Daniel Farke, as the team could not prevent the drop, which was confirmed in a painful 2-0 loss at Aston Villa. Leading the line was the ever-reliable veteran striker Teemu Pukki, whose 11 league goals proved decisive despite the team scoring a league-low 23 goals, earning him the fan-voted Player of the Season award. It was a tumultuous year that marked the club's quick return to the second tier and remains a difficult chapter in their modern history.