Played
October 6, 2012 10:00 PM MYT
Stamford Bridge — London
Referee: A. Taylor
Attendance: 41784
October 6, 2012 10:00 PM MYT
Stamford Bridge — London
Referee: A. Taylor
Attendance: 41784
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| Chelsea | 1.22 | 1.00 | 1.22 | 1.00 | 1.22 | 1.25 | 1.21 | 1.19 |
| Draw | 6.00 | 36.00 | 6.00 | 51.00 | 6.50 | 5.50 | 6.80 | 6.84 |
| Norwich City | 13.00 | 71.00 | 13.00 | 301.00 | 13.00 | 13.00 | 14.00 | 14.93 |
Chelsea - Norwich Preview: Blues look to maintain unbeaten start to Premier League season
The league leaders welcome the Canaries to Stamford Bridge, and are looking to continue their good form from recent weeks against Chris Hughton's team
By Chris Teale
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CHELSEA
 Cech Ivanovic, Terry, Luiz, Cole Ramires, Mikel Mata, Oscar, Hazard Torres |
NORWICH
 Ruddy Martin, Bassong, Barnett, Garrido Snodgrass, Johnson, Howson, Pilkington Hoolahan Holt |
The Blues have no new injury worries, so have almost a full-strength squad to select from.
Daniel Sturridge remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, but is well on the way to recovery and should be available in the near future.
For Norwich, both Sebastian Bassong and Anthony Pilkington are recovering from knocks, but should both be available to start the game, while Simon Lappin could be set for a return to the squad, but it is unlikely given his absence was due to ankle ligament damage.
Steven Whittaker looks to be nearing a comeback having picked up ankle ligament damage during a pre-season friendly, but this game will be too soon for him to make an appearance for the Canaries.
Beyond that, the Canaries have no new injury concerns, so have a strong squad available to manager Chris Hughton.
| DID YOU KNOW? |
Chelsea are one of three teams still unbeaten in the Premier League this season, with Manchester City and Sunderland being the other two.
- In their last 12 games at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, the Blues have won nine games and lost just one.
- The Blues have won their last five consecutive games in all competitions against Norwich.
- Eden Hazard leads the way in the Premier League assists chart with four so far this season.
- Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand (pictured) had a loan spell with Norwich in 2008, making 56 appearances and being dubbed "Plastic Bertrand" by the Canaries fans in reference to the Belgian singer.
- With three points from their opening six games, Norwich have made their worst start to a Premier League season in their history.
- The Canaries have conceded the most goals from outside the penalty area of all Premier League teams, with five finding their net.
- Norwich lead the fair play charts so far in the Premier League, having picked up only two bookings.
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | Dec 26, 2012 | Norwich City 0 - Chelsea FC 1 |
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | Oct 6, 2012 | Chelsea FC 4 - Norwich City 1 |
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| England - Premier League (EPL) | Jan 21, 2012 | Norwich City 0 - Chelsea FC 0 |
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| May 16, 2013 | Benfica 1 - Chelsea FC 2 | EL |
| May 11, 2013 | Aston Villa 1 - Chelsea FC 2 | EPL |
| May 9, 2013 | Chelsea FC 2 - Tottenham 2 | EPL |
| May 5, 2013 | Manchester United 0 - Chelsea FC 1 | EPL |
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| May 19, 2013 | Manchester City 2 - Norwich City 3 | EPL |
| May 12, 2013 | Norwich City 4 - West Bromwich Albion 0 | EPL |
| May 4, 2013 | Norwich City 1 - Aston Villa 2 | EPL |
| Apr 27, 2013 | Stoke City 1 - Norwich City 0 | EPL |
| Apr 20, 2013 | Norwich City 2 - Reading 1 | EPL |
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| 1 | Petr Cech | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Branislav Ivanovic | Defender |
| 3 | Ashley Cole | Defender |
| 4 | David Luiz | Defender |
| 26 | John Terry | Defender |
| 8 | Frank Lampard | Midfielder |
| 11 | Oscar | Midfielder |
| 12 | John Obi Mikel | Midfielder |
| 17 | Eden Hazard | Midfielder |
| 9 | Fernando Torres | Striker |
| 10 | Juan Mata | Striker |
| 22 | Ross Turnbull | Goalkeeper |
| 24 | Gary Cahill | Defender |
| 28 | César Azpilicueta | Defender |
| 34 | Ryan Bertrand | Defender |
| 6 | Oriol Romeu | Midfielder |
| 7 | Ramires | Midfielder |
| 13 | Victor Moses | Midfielder |
| 1 | John Ruddy | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Russell Martin | Defender |
| 5 | S. Bassong | Defender |
| 18 | Javier Garrido | Defender |
| 20 | Leon Barnett | Defender |
| 4 | Bradley Johnson | Midfielder |
| 8 | Jonny Howson | Midfielder |
| 14 | Wesley Hoolahan | Midfielder |
| 17 | Elliott Bennett | Midfielder |
| 27 | Alexander Tettey | Midfielder |
| 9 | Grant Holt | Striker |
| 28 | Mark Bunn | Goalkeeper |
| 6 | Michael Turner | Defender |
| 24 | Ryan Bennett | Defender |
| 7 | Robert Snodgrass | Midfielder |
| 12 | Anthony Pilkington | Midfielder |
| 10 | Simeon Jackson | Striker |
| 5 | Steve Morison | Striker |
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