The Canaries saw a 1-0 lead, courtesy of Jacob Wright, slip in 10 second-half minutes as they fell to their sixth league loss in nine matches. Their goals conceded total now stands at 19, two more than at this stage last year under Liam Manning.
City’s boss gave his view on those statistics, arguing they didn’t tell the full story of an afternoon in South Wales that he felt showed progress after their 4-3 defeat to Bolton Wanderers before the international break.
Wright’s impact was a shining light however, with big shoes to fill in Kenny McLean’s absence, the 21-year-old looked at home against a side sitting top of the Championship tree.
There was a start for Mathias Kvistgaarden after Mo Toure’s absence was confirmed, although Jovon Makama squandered a late header that would have rescued a point on the road for City. Clement explained his thinking behind those selection choices.
Clement offered his post-match verdict at the swansea.com stadium when he spoke exclusively to the Pinkun on Saturday afternoon.