Chelsea defender David Luiz has revealed that he expects an "intense game" against Norwich City when the two teams meet in the Premier League later today.

The Blues can move into the Champions League places if they see off the Canaries at Carrow Road.

"This match is so important for us," Luiz told the club's official website. "We know that it is always an intense game, they play long balls all the time in the air, like a Premier League team, but also we need to win because we want to be at the top of the table."

Chelsea come into the match on the back of Tuesday's 4-0 victory over Steaua Bucuresti in the Champions League.