Jimenez's goal was his first in the Premier League since 23rd November
Raul Jimenez scored his 16th goal of the season as Wolves came from behind to win 2-1 at Norwich, who are now six points from safety in the Premier League.
The Canaries dominated the first half and deservedly took the lead when Todd Cantwell fired home from the middle of the box after pouncing on a loose ball.
But Wolves hit back after the break when Romain Saiss headed powerfully home.
Jimenez then snatched victory for the visitors when he fired in after Tim Krul had denied Matt Doherty.
It was a disappointing result for Norwich, who could have been out of sight in the first half after Teemu Pukki was twice denied when one on one with keeper Rui Patricio, while Alex Tettey hit the post.
The Canaries remain in 19th place but Southampton's win against Aston Villa means the Saints move up to 17th, six points clear of Norwich.
Meanwhile, victory for Wolves moves them up to sixth and gets them back to winning ways after their 11-match unbeaten run was ended by Tottenham last week.
First-half fight not enough for struggling Canaries
Home form is likely to be key to Norwich's hopes of staying in the Premier League and it is something that needs to drastically improve if they are to survive for a second season in the top flight.
This defeat means they are now without a win in front of their own fans since their impressive 2-1 victory against champions Manchester City on 26 September.
Despite that worrying run, there were positives to take from this performance as they dominated a surprisingly subdued Wolves side for well over an hour.
This display, coupled with the one in their 1-1 draw with second-placed Leicester last weekend, should give concerned home fans some comfort, but having let slip a lead for a second game in a row, Daniel Farke's side need to start improving their ability to close out matches.
What next?
Norwich travel to Aston Villa on 26 December (15:00 GMT), while Wolves host Manchester City on 27 December (19:45).
More to follow.
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Line-ups
Match Stats
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Line-ups
Norwich
1Krul
2Aarons
6Zimmermann
5HanleyBooked at 90mins
3ByramBooked at 53mins
27TetteySubstituted forHernándezat 87'minutes
19TrybullSubstituted forVrancicat 86'minutes
17Buendía
23McLean
14CantwellSubstituted forSrbenyat 86'minutes
22Pukki
Substitutes
8Vrancic
11Hernández
12Lewis
18Stiepermann
21Fährmann
24Amadou
32Srbeny
Wolves
11Rui Patrício
32Dendoncker
16Coady
27SaïssBooked at 57mins
2DohertyBooked at 90mins
8Neves
28João MoutinhoBooked at 70mins
19Castro OttoBooked at 33mins
37Traoré
9JiménezSubstituted forCutroneat 90+4'minutes
18JotaSubstituted forNetoat 77'minutes
Substitutes
4Vallejo
5Bennett
7Neto
10Cutrone
21Ruddy
29Vinagre
49Kilman
Referee:
Peter Bankes
Attendance:
27,053
Match Stats
Home TeamNorwichAway TeamWolves
Possession
Home50%
Away50%
Shots
Home13
Away14
Shots on Target
Home7
Away4
Corners
Home3
Away11
Fouls
Home7
Away14
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Match ends, Norwich City 1, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2.
Full TimePosted at 90'+7'
Second Half ends, Norwich City 1, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2.
Posted at 90'+7'
Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Patrick Cutrone.
BookingPosted at 90'+6'
Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Posted at 90'+6'
Onel Hernández (Norwich City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Posted at 90'+6'
Foul by Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
SubstitutionPosted at 90'+4'
Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Patrick Cutrone replaces Raúl Jiménez.
BookingPosted at 90'+1'
Grant Hanley (Norwich City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Posted at 89'
Attempt saved. Teemu Pukki (Norwich City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Emiliano Buendía with a headed pass.
Posted at 88'
Emiliano Buendía (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Posted at 88'
Foul by Leander Dendoncker (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
SubstitutionPosted at 87'
Substitution, Norwich City. Onel Hernández replaces Alexander Tettey.
SubstitutionPosted at 86'
Substitution, Norwich City. Dennis Srbeny replaces Todd Cantwell.
SubstitutionPosted at 86'
Substitution, Norwich City. Mario Vrancic replaces Tom Trybull.
Posted at 84'
Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Sam Byram.
Posted at 83'
Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Max Aarons.
Posted at 83'
Attempt blocked. Pedro Neto (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Matt Doherty.
Goal!Posted at 81'
Goal! Norwich City 1, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2. Raúl Jiménez (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner.
Posted at 81'
Attempt saved. Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Pedro Neto with a cross.
Posted at 80'
Attempt blocked. João Moutinho (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Matt Doherty with a cross.
SubstitutionPosted at 77'
Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Pedro Neto replaces Diogo Jota.
Posted at 76'
Attempt missed. Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
Posted at 74'
Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Max Aarons.
Posted at 72'
Attempt blocked. Diogo Jota (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Adama Traoré.
Posted at 71'
Offside, Norwich City. Kenny McLean tries a through ball, but Teemu Pukki is caught offside.
BookingPosted at 70'
João Moutinho (Wolverhampton Wanderers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Posted at 69'
Emiliano Buendía (Norwich City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Posted at 69'
Foul by João Moutinho (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
Posted at 69'
Attempt missed. Raúl Jiménez (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left.
Posted at 67'
Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Grant Hanley.
Posted at 67'
Attempt blocked. Adama Traoré (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Raúl Jiménez.
Posted at 66'
Tom Trybull (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Posted at 66'
Foul by Adama Traoré (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
Posted at 66'
Foul by Rúben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
Posted at 66'
Emiliano Buendía (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Posted at 65'
Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Grant Hanley.
Posted at 64'
Raúl Jiménez (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Posted at 64'
Foul by Todd Cantwell (Norwich City).
Posted at 63'
Attempt missed. Kenny McLean (Norwich City) left footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
Posted at 62'
Foul by Romain Saïss (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
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Source: bbc.com