Why Hakim Ziyech punched Romelu Lukaku as Chelsea handed important reminder against Norwich

For 45 minutes at Carrow Road, Chelsea were irrepressible. Trevoh Chalobah put the Blues ahead inside the opening four minutes and Mason Mount struck an excellent second soon after.

Norwich had very little idea how to contain Thomas Tuchel's side. The movement of Kai Havertz was too intelligent. The energy of Mount impossible to contain. One first-half attack that scythed through the Canaries' defence contained just that duo, who exchanged three passes before the academy graduate volleyed over.

That Chelsea only went into the half-time interval with just a two-goal lead was frustrating. The game should've been over, put beyond Norwich.

Perhaps the Blues felt it was. They started the second period without the same intensity and allowed Norwich to grow into the game. Chalobah conceded a penalty for handball that Teemu Pukki scored and suddenly the home side felt there was a chance to claim a point.

"It is never decided in the Premier League at 2-0," Tuchel said. "We were high enough in control in the first half but the opponent changed things up and were stronger.

"They had nothing to lose, took more risks and we struggled. We conceded and it was a tight one. Everybody needs to know it is never over and you need to take care of it better."

Chelsea's players showed their character in the final minutes as Havertz found the net to put the game beyond Norwich. It was a goal that showcased the Blues will not crumble under the pressure they've been put under following the UK Government's decision to sanction owner Roman Abramovich.

"Full credit, the team showed very good character and we can be proud that they produced performances like this under the circumstances," Tuchel said.

"It tells us we are right to trust them,