John Obi Mikel has no intention of taking his foot off the gas as he looks to help maintain Chelsea's blistering start to the season against Norwich.

The European champions go into Saturday's home match three points clear at the top of the Barclays Premier League, having dropped just two points from their opening six matches.

Even a draw would be enough to see them end the weekend at the summit but midfielder Mikel is determined to build on the Blues' four successive wins in all competitions.

``I've been pretty happy with the way we've started the season,'' said the 25-year-old, who is set to make his 250th Chelsea appearance.

``We are where we want to be. We're top of the table and unbeaten still. We want to keep that going.''

Chelsea have so far confounded the doubters who did not believe they could overhaul Manchester City and Manchester United after finishing 25 points adrift of them last season and engaging in a revolution in their style of play.

Last weekend's win at Arsenal was their biggest test yet and they passed it with flying colours.

Mikel told Chelsea TV: ``When we played against Newcastle, I said it was going to be a big test for us and we managed to beat them 2-0 and it was a great win for us.

``And then Arsenal, wow, how are we going to go about it? But we went out there, we took the initiative.

``We made sure we took the game to them. We played very well, we controlled the game.

``We know Arsenal are going to have a bit possession.

``But I think we actually did exactly what we wanted to do.''

Chris Hughton has challenged his struggling Norwich side to be inspired when they tackle make seemingly daunting trip to Stamford Bridge.

The Canaries head to west London without a win from their first six league games and seeking a response from last week's 5-2 home demolition by Liverpool.

While facing the in-form Blues might not be exactly what Norwich need as they try to turn the tide, Hughton, who took over from Paul Lambert in the summer, sees no reason why his team should not rise to the occasion.

``The inspiration for the team should be walking out against quality international players. What a wonderful stage to go and apply your trade,'' Hughton told a press conference.

``I would be incredibly disappointed if there was one player who was not looking forward to that challenge.

``Whether it is this week, next week or next month we have got to play them.''

Norwich had recovered from their 5-0 thrashing at Fulham on the opening day and - before being taken apart by Liverpool as Luis Suarez stroked in a hat-trick - had been hard to beat, battling to a 1-1 draw at Tottenham last month and playing well enough at Newcastle before losing 1-0.

Hughton added: ``It will be a tough task, but it would be that whether we were on the back of a defeat or in the middle of a good run.

``It is a difficult place to go. You know that before you go there.

``You just have to set up the team correctly and give a good account of ourselves.''


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Can't wait for the funeral!

After the events that occurred in the last two weeks, I resign from predicting games.

Let's just see as it goes.

Just hope it goes as usual

Definitely its blues day, our own mikel will score an hatrick today.....watch out for him to mark his 250 appearance for chelsea.

Chelsea 3 Norwich 0


End of Game

nothing less down 3-0 will be acceptAble

Dz one go hard o! D'u think Norwich z dia 2 jst complete d numbers? They ain't gonna stick up dia *ss in d air 4 chelsea 2 hv dia way wit dem without a gud fight 4rm. If chelsea escapes dz one wit a win they shld count themselves VERY lucky cz I see a draw smwhr (my opinion though so no crucifixion recquired)
Nevertheless in chelsea I stand

Norwich don suffer

were are the chelsea haters...watch us du d magic again...mikel go score 4 goals.....

Abeg anybody knows where ‎​i fit get charm to dey win my soccer games ‎​i dey bet online?

TeamCHELSEA my prediction is chelsea 7 vs 0norwich. KTBFFH

I predict chelsea 4-norwich 0. I'll remain a true blue till buhari becomes 9ja president again

Chelsea, definately coming out victorious against Norwich.... Hazardously going to Oscarize and Terrorize Norwich, with d holy staff of Father Moses...jor!

I think what is important at this time is the 3points and not 4 0 or 5 0! Go Chelsea Go.

fujirice: Dz one go hard o! D'u think Norwich z dia 2 jst complete d numbers? They ain't gonna stick up dia *ss in d air 4 chelsea 2 hv dia way wit dem without a gud fight 4rm. If chelsea escapes dz one wit a win they shld count themselves VERY lucky cz I see a draw smwhr (my opinion though so no crucifixion recquired)
Nevertheless in chelsea I stand

Typical CHELSEA HATER, Pretending To Be A BLUE...

alajor: I predict chelsea 4-norwich 0. I'll remain a true blue till buhari becomes 9ja president again

Oga, no say that again ooo...

Anything less than 5 is unacceptable.

solomon111: Anything less than 5 is unacceptable.

Let Me Call RDM...

Up blues

Bimfo:
Take Dis... You be My Guy..

Nothing do you... Blue Blood 4Life!

Like it or not we are stil toping that table...@chember_emeka, #cfc

Kick Off.

60 seconds gone, and mikel has made 3 back passes...

Torres miss clear one-on-one again. . .

TORRES IS ......

Funkymallam: TORRES IS ......

SLUGISH BARS,TARD WTF!!

TORRES.

Torres na BEANS