While the last seconds ticked away at Carrow Road, Jose Mourinho must have felt like the “Special One” once again.  On route to the Blues first win away from Stamford Bridge in the premiere league this season, and Willian’s late goals secured a much needed win before our Blues are sent off for various international duties.  While controlling most of the game after Oscar’s opening goal 4 minutes in, Norwich knotted things at 1-1 when Anthony Pilkington’s shot found the back of the net.  All signs were pointing to a 1-1 draw when Mourinho made two crucial substitutions and changed the formation of the Blues. The 75′ minute saw Hazard come on for Ashley Cole and in the 81′ minute Jaun Mata was subbed of in favor of the newest Brazilian transfer, Willian.  Jose’s genus soon payed off as Oscar played a sublime ball to Hazard who smashed the ball through keeper Jon Ruddy into the net to take the 2-1 lead on a perfectly executed counter attack. Just as the cheers from the few thousand Chelsea fans who made the trip from London were dying down, Samuel Eto’o passed to just outside the box who curled the third goal of the game home for the blues in the top corner of the net. Just like that it seemed Jose’s late substitution magic was back. Willian’s first goal as a Blue officially killed of the Canaries as Chelsea fans let out a sigh of relief as the there Blues finally took three points away from home.  While Jose’s magic may be back for now, it doesn’t mask the issues that the Blues are having away from home.  During this two week international break, Jose will certainly be watching film and evaluating his players.  Still with no goals from the strikers in the premiere league this season, fans and Jose alike will be looking to improve the most glaring issue for the 3rd place position holders in the premiere league.

Upcoming Fixture List

No fixtures for two weeks due to the international break. Up next for the Blues, newly promoted Cardiff City on October 19th. Have fun spending time away from Chelsea for a few weeks and pick a new hobby, wedding planning? Enjoy!