Hooper (ankle) hasn't played since the end of August but has progressed well over the past two weeks and may be available against Newcastle on Sunday.

Hooper has played all of 11 minutes for the club this season, but has shown in the past that he can be a dangerous piece up front. Last season in the Championship, he scored 12 goals and added six assists in 30 matches. His return would give the Canaries another attacking piece to help bolster their goal-scoring ranks.

Hooper (leg) passed a late fitness test and is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Crystal Palace.

Hooper has been a pretty effective goal-scorer lately and he'll be able to lead the Norwich attack Wednesday after overcoming the leg injury that forced him out early last weekend.

Hooper, who limped off of Saturday's loss to Manchester United with a leg injury, will likely face a late fitness test ahead of Wednesday's match against Crystal Palace, according to the Mirror.

Hooper has been a solid goal-scorer for Norwich lately, so his absence would surely be felt. If he's unable to go, Ricky van Wolfswinkel is expected to start in his stead.

Hooper was removed from Saturday's match against Manchester City as a precaution after mentioning an injury at halftime.

Manager Chris Hughton indicated that Hooper will be fine, which bodes well for his chances of playing in Wednesday's match against Crystal Palace.

Hooper scored in the 13th minute of Norwich City's 1-2 loss to Fulham on Thursday.

Hooper's goal was deflected off a Fulham defender, and the tricky bounce was too much for David Stockdale to defend. It was certainly a bit of luck for Hooper, who now has five goals in his last eight Premier League matches, including three in his last four.

Hooper scored four minutes into extra time in the first half of Norwich City's 1-1 draw with Swansea City on Sunday.

Hooper's season started off slowly thanks to a shin injury, but he's been a very effective goal scorer in the last month. He now has four goals in his last six Premier League matches, including one in back-to-back games. It seems that he's done enough recently to maintain his spot in the starting XI, even when Ricky van Wolfswinkel returns from his toe injury.

Hooper scored in the 13th minute of Norwich City's 2-0 win over West Brom on Saturday.

Hooper now has three goals in his last five Premier League matches, finally producing after missing significant time at the beginning of the season with a shin injury.