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Chelsea vs Norwich City: Lineups, Stats, Preview And Prediction

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As the international break concludes, weekend league football is back and Chelsea look set to face 15th placed Norwich City. The fixture will be an intriguing one as Chelsea need to resurrect their form. Let’s analyze how the teams pan out for this weekend’s clash.

TEAM NEWS, INJURY UPDATES AND SUSPENSIONS

Chelsea: As for Chelsea Thibaut Courtois and Radmel Falcao are injured and wouldn’t be playing the match. Courtois has been sidelined due to an injury since the early stage of the season as for Falcao; muscular problems have been a concern. Another player who could miss the fixture is Kurt Zouma. The youngster may not start the game but could make it to the bench as he is the only backup centre back option Chelsea have presently.

Norwich City: English wingers Matt Jarvis and Nathan Redmond could be missing the contest. While Matt Jarvis will be missing the game due to a knee injury, Redmond could just possibly make it because of the form he has been in. The wide man has scored 4 goals this season for the Canaries. Also, Jamaican forward Lewis Grabban will be missing the match due to the red card he picked in the previous game.

PREDICTED LINEUPS

Chelsea: Begovic (GK), Azpilicueta, Cahill, Terry, Abdul Rahman, Matic, Ramires, Hazard, Willian, Pedro, Diego Costa

Norwich City: Ruddy (GK), Whittaker, Martin, Bassong, Brady, Mbokani, Tettey, Mulumbu, Howson, Hoolahan, Jerome

MATCH FACTS: 

  • Chelsea are undefeated in their last 11 matches against Norwich in all competitions.
  • Norwich have failed to win 16 of their last 17 away matches in the Premier League.
  • Chelsea have lost their last 3 matches in the Premier League.
  • There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Norwich’s last 6 away games in the Premier League.
  • Norwich have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches in the Premier League.

LAST FIVE MEETINGS:

Chelsea 0-0 Norwich

Norwich 1-3 Chelsea

Norwich 0-1 Chelsea

Chelsea 4-1 Norwich

Norwich 0-0 Chelsea

MATCH DETAILS

Date: 21/11/2015

Time: 16:00 GMT / 20:30 IST

Venue: Stamford Bridge

Referee: Craig Pawson

PREDICTED SCORE:

Chelsea 2-0 Norwich

 

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