Surman had played in City's first four games of the season

Norwich City midfielder Andrew Surman expects to be back to his best in time to face rivals Ipswich Town on Sunday.

The 24-year-old played just over an hour against Leeds at the weekend after a two-month lay-off through injury.

He told BBC Radio Norfolk when he expects to hit his stride: "Hopefully the next game.

"We've got a week's training now. Hopefully Saturday will be in the bank in terms of fitness, so I'll be looking forward to next week now."

I didn't feel too bad actually. I felt alright up until 60 minutes, then the legs started to go a little bit Norwich midfielder Andrew Surman

After making the move to Carrow Road in the summer Surman managed just four appearances before injuring his knee in training in September.

A run out in a midweek friendly gave boss Paul Lambert the green light to put the creative midfielder in his starting line-up against United.

"It's been absolutely killing me to be fair, any player will tell you it's the worst thing being injured," Surman added.

"Just to be back involved and to get a start is brilliant.

"I felt I was starting to find a bit of form before I got injured.

"It's always frustrating not playing but when you want to make a mark at a new club, it's even worse."

Wes Hoolahan replaced the former Southampton man with 27 minutes to go in the draw against Simon Grayson's side and Surman says he felt no after effects.

"I didn't feel too bad actually, you never know how you're going to feel," he continued.

"You do all the running and the work in the gym but you never know until you play the game.

"I felt alright up until the 60, the legs started to go a little bit, but I felt alright."

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