Chelsea vs Norwich Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Chelsea vs Norwich taking place? Chelsea vs Norwich will take place on Saturday 23rd October, 2021 at 12:30 (UK)
Where is Chelsea vs Norwich taking place? Chelsea vs Norwich will take place at Stamford Bridge in London
Where can I get tickets for Chelsea vs Norwich? Ticket information for Chelsea vs Norwich can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Chelsea vs Norwich on in the UK? Chelsea vs Norwich will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Chelsea vs Norwich in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Chelsea vs Norwich live via the BT Sport website & app
THE LOWDOWN
CHELSEA
- Fresh from Champions League action midweek, Chelsea will be looking to maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League with a third straight win domestically.
- Chelsea will be without the services of Christian Pulisic, Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner whole Thomas Tuchel has said that Hakim Ziyech is still carrying a knock from the Super Cup.
NORWICH
- Norwich’s second point of the season last weekend at home to Brighton was not enough to take them off the bottom of the Premier League table after eight games played.
- Midfield Gilmour will not be able to play against his parent club, although Norwich could be hugely boosted by the return of Todd Cantwell whilst Sam Byram is getting closer to full fitness.
THE TEAM NEWS
CHELSEA
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Mendy; Thiago Silva, Rudiger, Christensen; James, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso; Mount, Havertz, Hudson-Odoi
UNAVAILABLE: Pulisic (Injured), Lukaku (Injured), Werner (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Ziyech (Injured)
NORWICH
PREDICTED XI (5-3-2): Krul; Aarons, Kabak, Hanley, Gibson, Giannoulis; Lees-Melou, Normann. McLean; Sargent, Pukki
UNAVAILABLE: Gilmour (Ineligible), Zimmermann (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Placheta (Fitness), Byram (Fitness)
THE PREDICTION
Norwich could be set for a long afternoon at Stamford Bridge as they look to keep this relentless Chelsea side out. The Blues have won of their four home Premier League games this season, scoring three times in each of those victories. When assessing the quality of this Chelsea squad and the tactical nous of head coach Thomas Tuchel, it’s difficult not to see the hosts putting on another clinic here, comfortably overcoming a poor Norwich team by at least two clear goals, regardless of whether Tuchel opts to rest any of his key players.
Tip: CHELSEA TO WIN WITH A -1 HANDICAP
