Norwich City’s encouraging victory over Swansea means Alex Neil’s side travel to Stamford Bridge above the ailing champions in the Premier League table. However it is 22 years since their last win at the ground, so they will still be braced for an awkward afternoon. José Mourinho has had a fortnight to stew over the loss at Stoke, a third league defeat in succession, which he watched from the team’s hotel. Still backed by the club’s hierarchy, who have promised to be even more supportive, he will be back on the touchline on Saturday seeking a reaction and a step forward on the road to recovery. Dominic Fifield
Kick-off Saturday 3pm
Venue Stamford Bridge
Last season n/a
Referee C Pawson
This season G13, Y43, R1, 3.4 cards per game
Odds H 2-5 A 8-1 D 7-2
Chelsea
Subs from Blackman, Amelia, Aina, Baba Rahman, Djilbodji, Traoré, Cahill, Mikel, Matic, Loftus-Cheek, Kenedy, Oscar, Rémy
Doubtful Hazard (ill)
Injured Courtois (knee, 9 Dec), Falcao (match fitness, unknown)
Suspended None
Form LLLWLD
Discipline Y22 R3
Leading scorer Three players 2
Norwich City
Subs from Kean, Rudd, Wisdom, Dorrans, O’Neil, Mulumbu, Lafferty, Odjidja-Ofoe, Mbokani, Grabban
Doubtful None
Injured Jarvis (knee, 5 Dec)
Suspended None
Form WLLLLD
Discipline Y16 R2
Leading scorer Redmond 4
