CHELSEA beat Norwich 3-1 in the Premier League thanks to goals from Trevoh Chalobah, Mason Mount and Kai Havertz.
The victory came on a tumultuous day for the club, whose owner Roman Abramovich was hit with government sanctions that could have serious financial implications in the months to come.
- RESULT: Norwich 1-3 Chelsea
- Norwich XI: Krul, Kabak, Hanley, Zimmermann, Aarons, Normann, Williams, McLean, Lees-Melou, Sargent, Pukki
- Chelsea XI: Mendy, Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Christensen, Azpilicueta, Jorginho, Kovacic, Saul, Mount, Havertz, Werner
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That’s all from Carrow Road
Norwich remain at the bottom of the table following a 3-1 defeat to Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea.
As things stand the future is uncertain for the Blues, but tonight’s win will undoubtedly lift their spirits.
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Mount Masterclass
Mason Mount has registered a combined total of six goals and assists against Norwich this season.
He is only the third Chelsea player to have this amount of goal contributions against a team in one season.
‘I don’t know what is coming tomorrow’
When speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Tuchel spoke about the current situation at Chelsea and said:
“Let’s see if it stays like this. If it does, I don’t know. We take it day by day. I didn’t see that coming yesterday and I don’t know what is coming tomorrow.
“Everybody can be very sure that we focus on us, to keep the attitude and the mentality right on the training ground and within the team.
“So far we can trust each other and this will not change. As long as we have enough shirts and a bus to drive to the games we will be there and will compete hard.”
Dean Smith reacts
When speaking to PLP, Smith said:
“There’s such a contrast between the two halves which disappoints me.
“It doesn’t help when you give a goal from a corner away after three minutes. It was a poor goal and they won three or four first contacts from set-pieces in the first half.
“In the second half I thought we were excellent. It is tough. We had it the other week with Liverpool.
“We have to take each game as it comes try to take each point from it.
“We’re aware it’s difficult for us. We have to go all out and get points in every game.
“I’d have liked to have seen a performance like the one we had in the second half in the first half.”
Credit: Getty Mason Mount reacts
When speaking to PLP, Mount said:
“It’s nice when it comes in the first half because you can relax a little bit.
“It was very similar to the goal I scored here a few years ago.
“We talked about the cut-backs that would be available. Luckily I hit the target and scored. I rushed the volley which I should have scored!
“There’s a lot going on. Us as professionals we have to focus on our game. We have to let that try and speak and we did that today.
“We had that dip through December-January time and we asked ourselves how we let that happen.
“We wanted to get back to playing the football we know we can and hopefully we’re now on the right path.”
Credit: Reuters Thomas Tuchel reacts
When speaking to BBC Match of the Day, Tuchel said:
“The first half was brilliant, no.
“You have to 2-0 lead, It feels like a 3-0 or 4-0 lead.
“Then you give a penalty away and concede and things get complicated. It’s life. I’m happy with the result.”
“It would be a lie if I said we I had no doubts but I also had a lot of trust.
“In difficult circumstances we produced a lot of results and good performances so we can trust in our mentality and the culture in the club.
“We allowed ourselves to focus on the football.”
Credit: AFP Full Time – Norwich 1-3 Chelsea
It’s been a bad day for Chelsea Football club, but Thomas Tuchel’s players fought to win three points against a strong Norwich side.
The Blues got off to a perfect start with two early goals from Trevoh Chalobah and Mason Mount.
They continued to dominate throughout the first half, but were pushed onto the back foot by the Canaries later in the game.
Kai Havertz was a stand-out player throughout and deserved his last-minute goal.
Credit: Reuters Full Time – Norwich 1-3 Chelsea
Dean Smith can certainly take some positives from this evening’s game.
Norwich dominated the second half against the European champions and arguably could have equalised in the latter stages.
Max Aarons injected a lot of pace and intensity into the team and opened up a lot of opportunities.
Rashica was also an excellent addition at half time and added a new level of creativity.
Credit: Focus Images Full Time – Norwich 1-3 Chelsea
Norwich threw everything at Chelsea during the second half but in the end they were unable to get anything from the match.
Chelsea were extremely strong in the opening stages but dropped off after half time which opened up the game for the Canaries, who came close to equalising.
But, a late goal from Havertz sealed all three points for the Blues on a day that fans will be eager to forget.
Credit: Reuters
90+1. Norwich 1-3 Chelsea
Kante receives the ball before squaring it to Havertz on the edge of the box.
The midfielder takes one touch before unleashing a superb strike into the top corner!
90. GOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLL CHELSEA!!!!!
Havertz secures the points for the Blues!
Credit: Reuters 89. Norwich 1-2 Chelsea
The atmosphere is electric at Carrow Road as the home fans push Norwich on to get the equaliser.
Norwich have been on top for the majority of the second half.
85. Norwich 1-2 Chelsea
Chelsea make two changes.
Kante comes on to replace Kovacic.
Lukaku is also on to replace Werner.
83. Norwich 1-2 Chelsea
Norwich have made another change.
Sargent makes way for Rowe.
The Canaries are still pushing for the equaliser.
81. Norwich 1-2 Chelsea
Chalobah has been booked for a challenge on Rashica.
Norwich have a free kick in a good position, but nothing comes of it.
80. Norwich 1-2 Chelsea
Norwich have been brilliant throughout the second half.
They have had more shots than the Blues and are on the hunt for an equaliser.
75. Norwich 1-2 Chelsea
The Canaries have another penalty shout as Aarons goes down in the box following a challenge from Christensen.
Martin Atkinson immediately dismisses the calls.
73. Norwich 1-2 Chelsea
Rashica sends a fantastic cross to McLean in the box.
The midfielder attempts to head the ball towards goal but Mendy does well to clear the danger.
70. Norwich 1-2 Chelsea
Mendy has been booked by the referee for his interference with Pukki prior to the penalty.
69. GOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLL NORWICH!
Pukki steps up to take the penalty and slots the ball into the bottom corner!
The Canaries are back in it!
Credit: AFP 68. Norwich 0-2 Chelsea
PENALTY TO NORWICH!
Chalobah’s handball gifts the Canaries a golden opportunity!
67. Norwich 0-2 Chelsea
Norwich could have a penalty!
Pukki’s strike is blocked by Chalobah, but VAR is checking for a potential handball!
64. Norwich 0-2 Chelsea
Norwich are struggling to win the Ball back from the Blues.
Chelsea are happy to just play keep-ball at the moment.
59. Norwich 0-2 Chelsea
Saul receives the ball before sending a great pass through to Mount.
The midfielder looks to turn but he is fouled on the edge of the box and Chelsea have a free kick in a dangerous position.
58. Norwich 0-2 Chelsea
Pukki goes down in the box but no penalty is given, much to the frustration of the home fans.
The Canaries continue to push for a goal.
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