0 Chelsea FC stays 4 points clear at premier league top with 4-1 victory over Norwich

Chelsea came from behind to beat Norwich as the visitor went ahead after Grant Holt strike in 11th minute. The premier league leader quickly responded and 3 minutes latter Torres equalized with an easy header to register his 4th premier league goal this season. Frank Lampard fired the 2nd followed by Eden Hazard 3rd after solo effort by Mata. After the 3rd goal it looked like Chelsea will score more goals but Stamford Bridge had to wait till 76th minute for Chelsea 4th goal. At the end, three crucial point and 4 points game which won't be affected by United results.

Norwich should start fight for survival now before it is too late Norwich has conceded 11 goals in premier league second worst to Southampton and worst goal difference, meaning they are letting goals and not scoring enough. Today’s results and two of the previous matches 5-0 vs Fulham and 2-5 vs Liverpool signals teams is in trouble. Hughton in post-match interview acknowledges to have seen the danger but the problem is how he will solve it. "At the moment, as a team, we're not defending well enough." He said. The manager has tough job to do if they are to survive in the league. In the last 10 premier league games Norwich record flashes danger sign to Norwich fans 1W, 2D, 7L. 

Chelsea Midfielders combination 

The three Chelsea midfielders are becoming comfortable to play around each other day by day. The combination left opponents thinking what to do as they tried to control the ball. Juan Mata has mutated and became a complete different player; he is comfortable on the ball, faster and more clinical. The Spaniard has so far scored 4 goals and 5 assists in all competitions this season. Di Matteo is pleased to go in international break: "We're pleased that we're going into this international break at the top of the Premier League. 

Juan Mata is becoming faster and clinical every day. Photo source: UEFA

Chelsea FC vs Norwich goals summary 

Grant Holt (11') 0-1

Fernando Torres (14') 1-1

Frank Lampard (22') 2-1

Eden Hazard (31') 3-1

Branislav Ivanovic (76') 4-1 

Chelsea FC vs Norwich video highlight of all goals

All Goals Chelsea v norwich city EPL7 -06-10-2012 by f100004356999876


 

0 Premier league: Fernarndo Torres misfire against Norwich City in goalless draw (video))

Newly promoted Norwich held Chelsea in a goal less draw as Fenarndo Torres misfire again in the crucial moments but this time the chance wasn't very open compared to teh famous Torres misfire against ManchesterUnited. The Spanish striker have now played 15 games without a goal since his double at home to Genk in Champions league. 

Andre Villas-Boas couldn't believe was he saw and he later opted to give opportunity for Romelu Lukaku. He express his frustration after the game "The second half was all ours. We finished with 12 shots on goal and we couldn't find the back of the net again,"  "It was a frustrating day."

Norwich City starting lineup: Ruddy; R Martin, Ayala, Whitbread, Naughton; Pilkington, Johnson, Fox, Surman; Holt, Morison. 
Subs: Steer, Drury, Crofts, Jackson, Hoolahan, Bennett, Wilbraham

Chelsea starting lineup: Cech; Bosingwa, Luiz, Terry, Cole; Ramires, Lampard, Meireles; Sturridge, Torres, Mata. 
Subs: Turnbull, Ivanovic, Essien, Romeu, Malouda, Lukaku, Bertrand.


Norwich City vs Chelsea FC  Torres missed goal chance video highlights

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1 Premier league video highlights: Arsenal vs Wolves golie Wayne Hennessey and Tottenham Gareth Bale vs Norwich

Arsenal had the opportunity to go to the top four in premier league for the first time this season but it was Wayne Hennessey who stood on their way to earn 10-men Wolverhampton a 1-1 draw. Wayne Hennessey Also kept Robin Van Persie at bay on 3 goals in a calender year and will have to wait for the remaining game against QPR to try break Thierry Henry's record or go to level with Alan Shearer's record of 36 goals.

Watch Wolvehampton Goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey vs Arsenal
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Tottenham Spurs continue their superb form collecting all three point from Norwich City with 2-0 victory thank to Gareth Bale goals. Tottenham are now within 7 points to league leaders Manchester City and Manchester United. Gareth Bale crucial role at Spurs keeps showing up with Redknapp warning clubs off the unstoppable Wales international describing Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid as only clubs that can pay his wages. Bale scoring record is fast improving having score 11 goals in 41 games last season to 8 goals in 18 games this season.
Watch Tottenham Gareth Bale vs Norwich City

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0 Juan Mata score on his chelsea debut against Norwich City. Romelu Lukaku look promising as Didier Drogba injured

Juan Mata has scored for Chelsea FC on his debut to give stamford bridge club 3-1 victory over Norwich City. The left footed Spanish midfielder looked very creative and completed most of the pass before he steal the ball from defender and score. Only three 3 minutes after introduction he managed to cross ball to Fenarndo Torres but his country mate head did not find the net.

Another Chelsea summer signing, Romelu Lukaku replaced Didier Drogba after the later got injured. Drogba collided with Norwich goalkeeper and knocked uncosious while still on air but then landed awfully. The Ivorian striker was carried out on strecher. Lukaku was carefully planing attacks and passed the ball very and looked very energetic. The situation looked promising for Chelsea after introduction of the two left footed new signings not only for this game but for all upcoming games.

Earlier Bosingwa opened the score before Norwich replay after Hilario mistakes. Anelka then released Ramires who won a penalty after being brought down by Norwich Goalkeeper and Lampard converted to make the score 2-1. Juan Mata seal the score with third goal for Chelsea.