Lineups Confirmed: Chelsea Look to Finish Fourth with Strong Squad Selection
Chelsea FC have announced their starting lineup for today’s Premier League clash with Norwich City, as they look to move closer to securing a top-four position in the table. The Blues have been inconsistent this season, but a win at Carrow Road could see them close the gap to the teams above them and cement their spot in Europe’s top-tier competition.
Manager Frank Lampard has made some notable changes to his side, with Willian and Olivier Giroud replacing Hakim Ziyech and Tammy Abraham in the starting lineup. The strong team selection is a nod to the importance of this match, with Chelsea’s top-four ambitions hanging in the balance.
Chelsea have struggled for consistency this season, but their return to action after the international break has been impressive. A comprehensive 3-0 victory over Watford was followed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over London rivals Tottenham, and the Blues will be looking to build on that momentum today.
Norwich, meanwhile, are still fighting for survival at the other end of the table. The Canaries are just three points above the drop zone and will be desperate to pick up some much-needed points to avoid the drop.
The game has all the makings of a thrilling encounter, with both teams pushing for different outcomes. Chelsea will be looking to use their attacking prowess to breach Norwich’s defense, while the Canaries will need to rely on their fast start and press to catch their opponents off guard.
The team news is as follows:
Chelsea:
- Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK)
- Reece James (RB)
- Kurt Zouma (CB)
- Thiago Silva (CB)
- Ben Chilwell (LB)
- Mateo Kovačić (DM)
- N’Golo Kanté (DM)
- Mason Mount (RW)
- Timo Werner (CF)
- Pedro (LW)
- Willian (RW)
Norwich:
- Tim Krul (GK)
- Max Aarons (RB)
- Brandon Williams (CB)
- Ben Gibson (CB)
- Jamal Lewis (LB)
- Kenny McLean (DM)
- Tom Trybull (DM)
- Teemu Pukki (CF)
- Todd Cantwell (RW)
- Onel Hernandez (LW)
- Przemyslaw Placheta (RW)
The game is set to kick-off at 3:00 pm (GMT), and you can catch all the action live on Sky Sports Main Event and selecting Matchday channels. Will Chelsea be able to navigate the challenges posed by Norwich and move closer to securing a top-four finish? We’ll have to wait and see.
