Norwich vs Chelsea: Seven things you need to know

Guus Hiddink has steadied the Blues ship since replacing Jose Mourinho in December but they face a potential tricky game at Carrow Road with the Canaries scrapping for their Premier League lives.

Starsport fill you in on seven things you need to know ahead of match:

What time does it kick off?

7.45pm - or 19.45 if you prefer military time.

Who is set to play tonight?

Norwich are sweating on Sebastian Bassong and Wes Hoolahan while Andre Wisdom is injured and Patrick Bamford is ineligible to face his parent club.

Chelsea skipper John Terry is recovering from a hamstring injury while Kurt Zouma, Radamel Falcao and Pedro are also out. Alexandre Pato could be on the bench.

Norwich predicted starting XI: Ruddy; Pinto, Bennett, Martin, Klose, Brady; Redmond, Tettey, Howson, Naismith; Mbokani.

Chelsea predicted starting XI: Courtois; Azpilicueta, Ivanovic, Cahill, Kenedy; Fabregas, Mikel; Willian, Oscar, Hazard; Costa.

What's at stake?

A defeat could see Norwich drop into the relegation zone with Sunderland also in action tonight while a heavy defeat could see them slip behind Newcastle, who play tomorrow.

Chelsea can return to the top half of the table with a win, which could see them climb to the giddy heights of eighth.

What are the match odds?

Norwich - 9/2
Draw - 29/10
Chelsea - 7/10
(Betfair)

What has Norwich boss Alex Neil said?

"If we can get something out of the game then it would be a huge bit of encouragement going into Saturday's match," Neil told Norwich City TV.

"When we played Arsenal and Everton at home recently, we gave a really good account of ourselves and there's no reason why this can't be the same."

And Guus Hiddink?

On their unbeaten run, the Chelsea boss said: "Of course we have a tight schedule but the team is focused to continue on this path.

"When I started in December we were close to the relegation zone, one point away.

"Of course this club must have big objectives but it was a side objective to get away from the relegation zone as soon as possible."

What was the score when the teams last met?

Chelsea edged a close clash at Stamford Bridge 1-0 in November with Diego Costa on the scoresheet.

Their last meeting at Carrow Road in the 2013/14 season ended with Chelsea running out 3-1 winners.