Closed Norwich 0-1 Chelsea

[Jase 43,479]

Norwich vs Chelsea

POST-MATCH DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Barclays Premier League

26th December, Wednesday 2012

Carrow Road

15:00 Kick Off (UK time)

[The only place to be 11,313]

Good result at a tough place.

Luiz had a poor game, but actually improved when Mikel went off. Moses was MOTM for me though, just edging Mata because of his tremendous work rate.

[Milan 17,835]

HUGE win! We drew there last season, Man United and Arsenal lost there this season, we won today. Brilliant. Man City lost! Man United could have dropped points as well but it is Old rafford, you don't expect them to do so at home so very happy with today! Bring on Toffees!

[xPetrCechx 13,546]

Very Good Result!

[Kojo 4,676]

Really thought Norwich would snatch a goal at the end, but we managed to hold out.

3 points can't ask for anymore. 9 goals and 0 conceded in the last two games, perfect.

[MetsajCFC 1,255]

Moses was great I thought but Mata was the difference with his brilliant strike, perhaps could have done better and scored another one later on but important 3 points away to strong Norwich team

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

Very solid defensivly, Mikel showed that he does have uses when it comes to defending, Holt and Hoolahan could not get a sniff.

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

Awful game but I'll always take a bad game and 3 points over what happened to Newcastle today. Good result and even though these are teams we should be beating, we do have to beat them. Hard to name MOTM as no one really stood out. Voted Mata because his one moment of brilliance won us the game. Moses was excellent as well and MIkel was top-notch in the first half. (Our central defenders were also solid but really had very little to do).

[Sheva. 5,373]

Not the best attacking performance, but defense was awesome. Very important 3 points.

[Miracle 249]

I think I saw Torres, am I wrong?

[SinineUltra 1,164]

Difficult game and a very closed game.. Mata made the difference.. Also mentions go out to Moses and Luiz.. well done.. good 3 points!

[Kezza 1,965]

average game, fantastic result..once again Mata proves why he is our best player. puts in so much effort, coupled with an excellent attitude and skill he's my MOTM

[Corner 456]

Great game. I'll happily take the 1-0 win away from home and the 3 points. City lost, which is brilliant. Win our game in hand and we're 1 point behind.

Thought Mikel was brilliant today and Luiz did a good enough job in midfield too. Moses and Azpilicueta were brilliant too I thought. It was good to see us keeping possession and just battling for the 1-0 win. We haven't done that in a while.

[Pizy 17,860]

Great birthday present, Chelsea!

Mata you beauty!

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

I remember when Berry scored that last minute goal for Citeh some people here said it doesn't matter, well, does it now? If we manage to grab 3 pts off Toffees, Citeh will only lead us by 1 pt.

BTW, I still believe we have the chance to win the league, we will see.

Tough win, thrilled!

[Henrique 9,133]

Cant believe United managed to win. For some moments I believed we could win the title, but the reality is we are only 2 points ahead Everton and West Browinch, and if Arsenal and Spurs win there will be a 2 points gap too.

About todays match, it was a decent peformance in a game in those circunstances. David Luiz was a boss in the mid again, despite his 3 horror goal attempts, Mata was motm, and I dont really know what to say about Torres, there were moments in the game when it was easy to forget he was even on the pitch. Defensive system was solid, Cahill and Ivanovic almost got no work today, thanks to Mikel + Luiz partnership in the mid, and Moses also helped a lot in the defence.

I dont even know who these guys that arrived in the final minutes is, but I really liked his hair. My new favourite player.

[Milan 17,835]

Norwich's next game is at home against Man City. They will have a point to prove, just like them. We have to win at the Goodison!

[Muzchap 8,966]

Hmm if Utd had of dropped points - I would agree

I think 2nd is a realistic expectation, but lets keep the pressure on Utd, their luck WILL run out and we need to be there when it does