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We're off to Carrow Road tomorrow. My suggestion? Take the morning train.
It's a fixture that promises to be kind of fascinating. For one, it wasn't easy at Stamford
bridge at the end of August; it sure won't be easy in Norfolk, either, with Norwich undefeated in
four and currently in ninth.
It was all going so well, Newcastle United had just earned a fantastic point at Old Trafford and
were in confident mood ahead of their clash with Chelsea.
However, things change quickly in Football and Alan Pardew's side are now facing an injury
crisis that threatens to derail their fine start to the Premier League season after Chelsea ran out
3-0 winners at St James' Park, a score line which very much flattered Andre Villas-Boas'
charges.
Grant Holt celebrates the Norwich equaliser...Similar to the
Stoke game and the draw with Manchester United, it was yet again a story of missed chances for a
frustrated Liverpool side. Norwich fought hard, particularly in the second half and were spurred on
by their goal but despite over 20 attempts at goal and 11 shots from Suarez alone, Liverpool
couldn't find a winner.
At the close it looked easy enough. There were goals. Celebrations, too. The kind of win we
should be recording against newly promoted sides at home if we are indeed harboring aspirations of
another Premier League title. In truth, however, this was far from a convincing display. Much work
is left to be done.
Ricky's excited about Norwich City returning to Stamford Bridge. Frankly, so are we.
Join us for team news and the like plus a good rant, of course from 10 a.m. (3pm GMT).
Chelsea welcome the Canaries to Stamford Bridge for their first Premier League fixture on Fulham
Road since 2004. Overconfidence should not be problem following a difficult yet somewhat fruitful
start to the 2011-12 season but a win is clearly expected ahead of pivotal trips to the Stadium of
Light and Old Trafford.
You know, I don't hate this team... yet. I'm looking to move my premium pick from Nani to Robin van
Persie but I'm afraid that's too many eggs in the Arsenal basket. They have most players away for
internationals today, then at Newcastle a the weekend with a tough but oh so vital Champions League
qualification match against Udinese on Tuesday.
Quick Reminder, Real Life The beginning of last season was OK but the real damage was done in the
second half. After losing 2-0 at home to Pompey on December 11th, Norwich only lost one more match
for the rest of the season (@ fellow promoted side Swansea City in early April. Not bad for a team
in their first year back in the Championship.
With games coming up thick and fast and the end of the season drawing nearer by the week,
speculation as to who will be awarded the Championship Player of the Year accolade is gathering
momentum.
The three players that have been shortlisted for the award are Norwich City striker Grant Holt,
Swansea City winger Scott Sinclair and Q.
