This archive report was first published on 15 July 2020.
July 14, 2020, marked a crucial day for Chelsea as they edged past relegated Norwich City 1-0 at Stamford Bridge, securing a vital win in their quest for a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Olivier Giroud scored the decisive goal with virtually the last touch of the first half, propelling Chelsea to third place in the Premier League and leaving them four points above Leicester City and Manchester United in the battle for a Champions League spot.
Despite struggling to convert their possession into goals, Chelsea deserved the three points, with Giroud's diving effort from point-blank range proving to be the difference-maker.
For Norwich, the defeat marked their eighth successive league loss, a dismal end to a season that had already been sealed by their relegation after losing to West Ham United on Saturday.
