Chelsea 1-0 Norwich PLAYER RATINGS: Eden Hazard earnings to form as Martin Olsson and Ryan Bennett struggle

Chelsea returned to loot ways interjection to leader by Diego Costa
Eden Hazard tender following a bad spell for both himself and Chelsea
Norwich’s defenders struggled to cope with a Belgium playmaker

Kieran Gill for MailOnline

Published:
17:32 GMT, 21 Nov 2015

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Chelsea got behind to winning ways with a slim 1-0 win over Norwich City interjection to Diego Costa’s 64th-minute strike during Stamford Bridge.

Under-fire Blues trainer Jose Mourinho will be gay with a outcome notwithstanding his side labouring to a 3 points.

Here, Sportsmail’s KIERAN GILL assesses a performances of both sets of players.

CHELSEA (4-2-3-1)

Asmir Begovic – Tidy in denying Redmond’s shot on an angle, yet it was a save he was approaching to make. Smart save to repudiate Brady a equaliser to keep his purify sheet. 6.5

Branislav Ivanovic – Returned to his position during right behind and Norwich clearly targeted him. Looked uncertain and his mistakes were taunted by a divided finish yet eventually unpunished. 6

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic returned to Jose Mourinho's starting choice during right back

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic returned to Jose Mourinho’s starting choice during right back

Kurt Zouma – Commanding during centre back. He and Terry shaped an considerable partnership. Looked composed, even clearing a cranky with a behind heel. Denied a idea usually by a crossbar. 7.5

John Terry – Almost pennyless a deadlock with a crafty crack after creation a run to a nearby post from a corner. Excellent retard to repudiate Bassong a certain idea for Norwich in a initial half. 7.5

Kenedy – Tried to minister in a conflict on a left wing. Struggled spasmodic in a earthy conflict with Mbokani. Mourinho asked a lot of him by putting a Brazilian brazen in defence. 6.5

Brazilian brazen Kenedy (left) was deployed during full behind as Cesar Azpilicueta was named on a subs' bench

Brazilian brazen Kenedy (left) was deployed during full behind as Cesar Azpilicueta was named on a subs’ bench

Nemanja Matic – Won a midfield conflict over Norwich, quite in a second half. Constantly looked to be on a round and had a gentle afternoon. 6.5

Cesc Fabregas – Tried to thread passes by and was authorised copiousness of space by Norwich. Tried to start attacks around and pulled a strings behind Chelsea’s attack. 7.5

Pedro – Played his partial in conflict and his crosses caused problems for Norwich. Perhaps too simply shoved off a round by his markers in a second half. 6.5

Willian – Smart shot roughly gave Chelsea a lead yet Ruddy stayed strong. Could have given divided a chastisement after a awkward plea on Brady yet arbitrate waved it away. 7

Eden Hazard – Made earnest runs and was always looking to create. Twice his crosses went by an dull six-yard box, most to Mourinho’s frustration. His best opening this season.8

Eden Hazard stole a uncover during Stamford Bridge by assisting his side explain a wn with his ominous runs

Diego Costa – Could not control his shot when a possibility came his approach in a initial half. Appealed for a chastisement opposite Bassong yet fell to a belligerent too easily. Finally scored yet no celebration. 7

MANAGER

Jose Mourinho – Animated on a touchline and given a bold time by Norwich. Chelsea looked earnest in conflict yet exposed in defence. Still, a win’s a win. 7

SUBS

Oscar (for Pedro, 83)

Ramires (for Willian, 87)

Cesar Azpilicueta (for Hazard, 90)

Chelsea striker Diego Costa celebrates his 64th-minute strike opposite Norwich City during his side's win

Chelsea striker Diego Costa celebrates his 64th-minute strike opposite Norwich City during his side’s win

NORWICH (4-2-3-1)

John Ruddy – Smart save to repudiate Willian, removing low to forestall Chelsea holding an early lead. Also good denied Costa with his trailing leg yet could do small to repudiate a striker his opener. 7

Andre Wisdom – Caught in no man’s land during times in a second half with Chelsea’s enemy means to kick him too simply on a left wing. Tried to get brazen after Norwich fell behind. 5.5

Ryan Bennett – Stood off Costa for Chelsea’s opener and was punished. Had been struggling to lane Hazard’s ominous runs before that too. 5.5

Norwich defender Ryan Bennett (left) struggled to cope with Chelsea's aggressive hazard during a joining clash

Norwich defender Ryan Bennett (left) struggled to cope with Chelsea’s aggressive hazard during a joining clash

Sebastien Bassong – Had his hands full perplexing to lane Costa. Perhaps authorised him too most space during times. Almost gave Norwich a lead, usually to be denied by Terry’s glorious block. 6

Martin Olsson – Struggled to enclose Hazard when he drifted over to a right wing and was done exposed by Chelsea’s liquid attack. 5.5

Youssouf Mulumbu – Allowed Chelsea too most space in executive midfield and was cautioned after pulling behind Pedro. Sacrificed as Norwich chased a late equaliser. 6

Youssouf Mulumbu (left) tries to take a round divided from a feet of Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic

Gary O’Neil – Captained Norwich, who were set adult to attack. They did so well, yet Matic dominated executive midfield with Fabregas. Not their day. 6

Jonny Howson – Perfectly-timed tackle to repudiate Willian from removing behind in a box yet could not supplement most during a other end. Hauled off after they went 1-0 down. 6

Nathan Redmond – Had his hands full yet attempted to get forward. Caught too low during times as Chelsea attacked, quite in a second half. 5.5

Nathan Redmond (pictured on a floor) could not assistance his side find a breakthrough in west London

Robbie Brady – Managed to kick Ivanovic on arise yet was drifting in possession during times. Appealed for a chastisement after being tumbled over by Willian yet no such luck. 6.5

Dieumerci Mbokani – Had a formidable job, heading a conflict in Norwich’s 4-2-3-1 set-up. Managed to get a spot of idea on arise yet could not truly worry Begovic. 5.5

MANAGER

Alex Neil – Wasn’t fearful to set his group adult to conflict and Norwich roughly took a lead. Brave substitutions as they chased an equaliser in a after stages of a game. 6

SUBS

Cameron Jerome (for Mbokani, 73) – 6

Graham Dorrans (for Howson, 73) – 6

Wes Hoolahan (for Mulumbu, 73) – 6

REFEREE

Craig Pawson – Ignored Norwich’s scream for a chastisement after a tainted by Willian on Redmond and did a same for Chelsea when Costa went down too easily. 6