Olivier Giroud admitted it was a massive “relief” his winner saw off relegated Norwich to boost Chelsea's Champions League bid.
The recalled French striker nodded in Christian Pulisic's cross in first half stoppage time for his seventh of the season after blowing several chances.
It ensured Frank Lampard's much-changed side bounced back after a dismal 3-0 loss at Sheffield United and leaves them four points away from Champions League football next term.
Third-placed Blues are four points clear of Leicester and Manchester United, who play each other on the final day. Giroud, 33, after his fourth goal since the re-start, said: “We feel relief now.
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