Fixture: Chelsea vs Norwich City
Competition: Premier League
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Chelsea have confirmed their side to take on Norwich City at Stamford Bridge this afternoon in a Premier League fixture.
Under-pressure Blues boss Jose Mourinho plays captain John Terry in the heart of defence and the veteran is partnered by Kurt Zouma. Young Brazilian Kenedy also lines up as part of the defence. Nemanja Matic will aim to win the midfield battle, helped by Cesc Fabregas.
| Season | Position |
|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 14th |
| 2023–24 | 9th |
| 2022–23 | 14th |
| 2021–22 | 7th |
| 2020–21 | 6th |
| Season | Position |
|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 16th |
| 2023–24 | 14th |
| 2022–23 | 13th |
| 2021–22 | 10th |
| 2020–21 | 13th |
Diego Costa is up front today and supported by Pedro Rodriguez, Willian and Eden Hazard. On the bench, Mourinho can turn to Oscar and Loic Remy, if he needs to change things in the final third.
Chelsea go into the game having picked up only 11 points from their opening 12 Premier League matches and will be desperate to begin to turn around their fortunes by beating Norwich on home turf today.
Chelsea Team vs Norwich City
Begovic; Ivanovic, Zouma, Terry (c), Kenedy; Matic, Fabregas; Pedro, Willian, Hazard; Diego Costa
Substitutes: Blackman, Azpilicueta, Cahill, Ramires, Oscar, Traore, Remy
| Season | Position |
|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 9th (Championship) |
| 2023–24 | 5th (Championship — lost in play‑off semi‑finals) |
| 2022–23 | 9th (Championship) |
| 2021–22 | 10th (Championship) |
| 2020–21 | 19th (Premier League) |
| Season | Position |
|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 16th |
| 2023–24 | 14th |
| 2022–23 | 13th |
| 2021–22 | 10th |
| 2020–21 | 13th |
