The Canaries picked up points in successive games for the first time since mid-October, following up their goalless draw at Brentford by hitting 10-man Derby for three.

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The Canaries inflicted the Rams' first league defeat in their last 10 games, with the visitors' misery compounded by a red card for ex-Norwich midfielder Jacob Butterfield.

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Nelson Oliveira smashed home a long range opener prior to the interval before a two-goal burst in two second-half minutes clinched victory.

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City's first win of 2017 moved them up to ninth, five points outside the play-offs.

Eastern Daily Press: Ivo Pinto helps Nelson Oliveira celebrate completing his hat-trick against Derby at Carrow Road. Picture by Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesIvo Pinto helps Nelson Oliveira celebrate completing his hat-trick against Derby at Carrow Road. Picture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

After the game Oliveria, who made it seven goals in seven games, said: 'For a striker, when you score – especially a hat-trick – you feel confident and if the team wins it's even better.

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'I feel confident because I scored and the team performed well, and hopefully we are able to stay like this. Like I said before, I feel at home here.

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'The supporters are amazing with me and I only need to work hard to try to make them happy and show my ability. I think I have a lot more still to come and I need to keep working and score goals.

Eastern Daily Press: Nelson Oliveira runs all the way to the bench to celebrate scoring his side's second goal with Sebastien Bassong. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesNelson Oliveira runs all the way to the bench to celebrate scoring his side's second goal with Sebastien Bassong. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

'A perfect hat-trick? It was good, yes. It's my second hat-trick. The first was a long time ago and hopefully I can score some more.

Eastern Daily Press: Nelson Oliveira celebrates his hat-trick with Martin Olsson and Jonny Howson. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesNelson Oliveira celebrates his hat-trick with Martin Olsson and Jonny Howson. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

'It's good to start the year with a hat-trick, it's good to start with a good performance from all the players and all of us are really happy – but we need to keep working and still win the next games.'

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Eastern Daily Press: After consulting with his assistant, Jacob Butterfield is sent off by referee Darren Bond for a foul on Wes Hoolahan. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesAfter consulting with his assistant, Jacob Butterfield is sent off by referee Darren Bond for a foul on Wes Hoolahan. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

Eastern Daily Press: Nelson Oliveira rifled Norwich City in front against Derby. Picture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images LtdNelson Oliveira rifled Norwich City in front against Derby. Picture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

Eastern Daily Press: Derby County manager Steve McClaren during the game. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesDerby County manager Steve McClaren during the game. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

Eastern Daily Press: Nelson Oliveira celebrates his second goal. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesNelson Oliveira celebrates his second goal. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

Eastern Daily Press: Nelson Oliveira slams home his third goal of the game. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesNelson Oliveira slams home his third goal of the game. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

Eastern Daily Press: Norwich City chief executive Jez Moxey before the game. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesNorwich City chief executive Jez Moxey before the game. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

Eastern Daily Press: Nelson Oliveira scores his second goal against Derby County. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesNelson Oliveira scores his second goal against Derby County. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

Eastern Daily Press: Jacob Murphy celebrates as the ball nestles in the corner of the net after Nelson Oliveira gave Norwich City the lead. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesJacob Murphy celebrates as the ball nestles in the corner of the net after Nelson Oliveira gave Norwich City the lead. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

Eastern Daily Press: Nelson Oliveira celebrates his second with his teammates. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesNelson Oliveira celebrates his second with his teammates. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

Eastern Daily Press: Norwich City manager Alex Neil gives instructions to Nelson Oliveira. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesNorwich City manager Alex Neil gives instructions to Nelson Oliveira. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

Eastern Daily Press: John Ruddy saves a shot on goal by Thomas Ince. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesJohn Ruddy saves a shot on goal by Thomas Ince. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

Eastern Daily Press: Norwich City hitman Nelson Oliveira celebrates his Derby opener with Ivo Pinto. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesNorwich City hitman Nelson Oliveira celebrates his Derby opener with Ivo Pinto. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

Eastern Daily Press: Nelson Oliveira was the first Norwich City player to score a hat-trick at Carrow Road since Gary Hooper in 2015. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesNelson Oliveira was the first Norwich City player to score a hat-trick at Carrow Road since Gary Hooper in 2015. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

Eastern Daily Press: Ivo Pinto helps Nelson Oliveira celebrate his hat-trick. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesIvo Pinto helps Nelson Oliveira celebrate his hat-trick. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

Eastern Daily Press: The Norwich City team congratulate Nelson Oliveira on his hat-trick. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesThe Norwich City team congratulate Nelson Oliveira on his hat-trick. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

Eastern Daily Press: Nelson Oliveira is set for an FA Cup rest. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesNelson Oliveira is set for an FA Cup rest. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

Eastern Daily Press: The home crowd wave goodbye to former Norwich City player Jacob Butterfield after he is sent off. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesThe home crowd wave goodbye to former Norwich City player Jacob Butterfield after he is sent off. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

Eastern Daily Press: Nelson Oliveira runs all the way to the bench to celebrate scoring his side's second goal with Sebastien Bassong. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesNelson Oliveira runs all the way to the bench to celebrate scoring his side's second goal with Sebastien Bassong. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

Eastern Daily Press: Nelson Oliveira runs all the way to the bench to celebrate scoring his side's second goal with Sebastien Bassong. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesNelson Oliveira runs all the way to the bench to celebrate scoring his side's second goal with Sebastien Bassong. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

Eastern Daily Press: Nelson Oliveira completes his hat-trick. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesNelson Oliveira completes his hat-trick. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)

Eastern Daily Press: Nelson Oliveira celebrates scoring his opener with his teammates. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus ImagesNelson Oliveira celebrates scoring his opener with his teammates. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: �Focus Images Limited www.focus-images.co.uk +447814 482222)