Chelsea ensured they will stay at the top of the Premier League for another week at least as Mason Mount's hat-trick inspired Thomas Tuchel's side to a thumping 7-0 victory over bottom side Norwich at Stamford Bridge.
The gulf in class between the two sides was there for all to see from the very first whistle as Chelsea raced out of the blocks to take an early advantage through Mount (8).
The Blues were hardly tested at the back and the goals continued to flow at the other end as Callum Hudson-Odoi (18) and Reece James (42) sent them in at the break three goals to the good.
Hapless Norwich's woes continued after the break as Ben Chilwell (57) continued his fine scoring run before Max Aarons' own goal (62) continued a torrid afternoon for Daniel Farke's side, who also had Ben Gibson sent off in the second half (65).
Mount (85) grabbed his second of the game, scoring from the penalty spot at the second time of asking after Tim Krul was adjudged to have come off his line before making the initial save before the England international put the exclamation mark on his and Chelsea's afternoon by completing his hat-trick (90+1).
Victory means Chelsea will stay top for another week after emphatically extending their lead over second-placed Liverpool to four points ahead of Jurgen Klopp's side's Super Sunday clash with Manchester United.
Meanwhile, Norwich's top-flight troubles continue. They remain bottom of the Premier League after a chastening afternoon in west London as their wait for a first win of the season continues.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
5' Rudiger's long shot saved by Krul
7' GOAL! Chelsea 1-0 Norwich (Mount)
17' GOAL! Chelsea 2-0 Norwich (Hudson-Odoi)
30' CLOSE! Mount's shot saved by Krul
41' GOAL! Chelsea 3-0 Norwich (Reece James)
44' Yellow Card! Melou booked
56' GOAL! Chelsea 4-0 Norwich (Chilwell)
61' OWN GOAL! Chelsea 5-0 Norwich (Aarons)
64' Second Yellow Card! Gibson sent off
72' CLOSE! Chilwell's long shot over the bar
85' Penalty Goal! Chelsea 6-0 Norwich (Mount)
91' GOAL! Chelsea 7-0 Norwich (Mount)
Line-ups
Chelsea XI: Thiago Silva, Kovacic, Jorginho, Rudiger, E. Mendy, T. Chalobah, Mount, Chilwell, Havertz, Reece James, Hudson-Odoi
Subs: Azpilicueta, Alonso, Saul , Barkley, Kepa, Christensen, Ziyech, Loftus-Cheek, Sarr
Norwich XI: Krul, Pukki, McLean, Hanley, Gibson, D. Giannoulis, M. Normann, Melou, Aarons, O. Kabak, J. Sargent
Subs: Rupp, Gunn, M. Rashica, K. Dowell, J. Sรธrensen, Idah, Brandon Williams, C. Tzolis, A. Omobamidele
wiseman45
744
I thought it was a basketball game until All football send me notification, too bad
zerprwon
544
Chelsea open your mask I know it's Bayern Munich playing ๐
D-Maestreo
497
There's a reason they are the Champions of Europe. "They Park the Bus" You can Sulk about it, Throw yourself in the bin Set yourself on fire. ๐ฅด They are moving Foward !!!! No Lukaku, No Werner All Chelsea players are Strikers !!!!!!! #KTBFFH !
Grace-on-everyside
473
all football is not in form as a football news app
Desmondeyum
374
โฌ Most Goals Scored [23] โฌ Least Goals Conceded [3] โฌ Best Goal Difference [+20] โฌ Top of the League "bUt BuT ChElSeA pLaY DefENsivE FoOtbaLL" . You keep hating, we'll keep winning๐
BOzilCrushAGunner
323
If Arsenal could score 3 goals last night, why wouldn't Chelsea turn football into basketball in terms of number of goals?
Capelloguyguy0230
232
I dont even know whether it's a clearance, a tackle or a save
N0_N0NsENSE
198
Chelsea painting London Blue, the best club in the town ๐ง ๐
ChristianMichinski
179
2021 is the year for the blues if you know you know
aladegold
169
It all began with Mount on the 7th minute and ended with Mount on the 7th goal๐๐
Erickson1009
160
Ole : โHey Mike, the cameras are on us. Letโs pretend like we are talking tactics.โ ๐คญ๐คญ๐๐๐
Botdkmnz
143
Really ?? No one appreciating kovacic such a underrated gem ????Not one appreciating post and not even one Chelsea fan appreciating his contribution
ChideraKennedy
115
FT: Chelsea 7-0 Norwich. โ๐๐ฉ๐ค๐ฅ, ๐จ๐ฉ๐ค๐ฅ! ๐๐โ๐จ ๐๐ก๐ง๐๐๐๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐!โ
sugarbritz
91
Chelsea made 7 changes and the goals started from 7 minutes and Ended in 7:0. This match was brought to you by KANTE and sponsors by all English players.. Great weekend 4 all the blues fanz..
Desmondeyum
89
A year ago, most people had written RLC off. A disappointing loan at Fulham after his ACL injury and he looked so far away from his best that we saw under Sarri. . Comes back in pre-season determined to stay and make it at Chelsea and he's now reaping the rewards. . Ruben is back.
Seriousness
73
Who saw Mendy save ๐ Absolutely a great save ๐๐๐ The wall ๐
Brandonwe
58
Here is the GIF, click: https://bit.ly/3Edft7x
Greatness142
24
How Mendy played today Match ๐๐
Charlesugwu
13
โฌ Most Goals Scored [23] โฌ Least Goals Conceded [3] โฌ Best Goal Difference [+20] โฌ Top of the League "bUt BuT ChElSeA pLaY DefENsivE FoOtbaLL" . You keep hating, we'll keep winning๐
[image]
guy, say whatever you like without posting Tuchel"s picture. He is not available. We know Barcelona are shopping for a coach
BryanEbohon
10
โฌ Most Goals Scored [23] โฌ Least Goals Conceded [3] โฌ Best Goal Difference [+20] โฌ Top of the League "bUt BuT ChElSeA pLaY DefENsivE FoOtbaLL" . You keep hating, we'll keep winning๐
[image]
exactly we've been playing stunning football and have been between the second and highest goal scorers in the league yet for some reason Chelsea is a defensive team [Crylaugh]
Drew-10
9
If Arsenal could score 3 goals last night, why wouldn't Chelsea turn football into basketball in terms of number of goals?
[image]
I'm glad as a Chelsea fan that Arsenal has found its winning ways, lovely pressing game, quick passes, keep it up, it was really entertaining ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐
Covid-21
8
โฌ Most Goals Scored [23] โฌ Least Goals Conceded [3] โฌ Best Goal Difference [+20] โฌ Top of the League "bUt BuT ChElSeA pLaY DefENsivE FoOtbaLL" . You keep hating, we'll keep winning๐
[image]
how many clubs you support huh?