Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was confused by relegation-threatened Norwich's defensive tactics as his side's fading title hopes were dealt a severe blow by a goalless draw with the Canaries at Stamford Bridge.
Neil Adams' side sat three points off safety before kick-off, knowing 17th-placed Sunderland would have a game in hand even after Sunday's match, but Mourinho felt they did not play like that was the case.
"We had one team that needed three points to survive and they didn't play to win," the Portuguese told Sky Sports 1.
The Blues boss was frustrated by his side's first-half display, but felt they deserved to win after improving in the second half.
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"We tried everything but at the end of the day we knew we had no chance of being champions," he said.
"We knew we needed a point to finish in the group stages of the Champions League (by securing third place). That is no trophy for us, but it was important to finish third."
