Eden Hazard proved himself to be the Premier
League's most decisive player with a double to edge
Chelsea closer to the title and kill off Manchester
City's hopes in the process.
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Hazard, who distanced himself from comparisons to
Barcelona's star artist Lionel Messi earlier this
week, has been in the same majestic form this
season as he was when Chelsea won the league in
2014/15.
The Belgian's brace in the 2-1 home victory over
City puts him on course to beat his 19-goal haul
from two seasons ago and it is Hazard, rather than
Diego Costa, who is leading his side's charge to
become champions in the final weeks of the season.
10 – Eden Hazard (10) has scored more
Premier League goals at Stamford Bridge this
season than any other player.
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Chelsea's talisman earned a standing ovation when
he was substituted in the 88th minute and, after
seeing off the threat of City, he will now be relied
upon to do the same to London rivals Tottenham
after ending the title dreams of Mauricio
Pochettino's side a year ago.
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Tottenham's 3-1 comeback win over
Swansea means the title battle isn't over yet,
and Chelsea are now going toe-to-toe with their
most hated rivals for both the FA Cup and Premier
League.
Conte's side remain the standard setters in England
but Victor Moses' absence and a tough run of
fixtures have put an extra weight of pressure on
Conte's side. You can smell success in the air at
Stamford Bridge, but as you close in on greatness,
the level of anxiety also increases.
But Hazard remains cool, grounded and as up for
the challenge as ever. He is leading by example and,
while he is not a vocal leader like John Terry, he is
a serene assassin ready to kill off allcomers.
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It wasn't just his goals against City but Hazard
almost set up Cesc Fabregas for his second assist
in two weeks in the first half and he almost got his
hat-trick in the 76th minute after a stunning
counter-attack.
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Chelsea increasingly sat back throughout the 90
minutes and, at times, Hazard was his side's only
outlet. He is increasingly having to provide the
pivotal moments for Chelsea, with Costa now on a
run of four games without a goal.
The title race is still on and Hazard is once again
the Premier League's most important player.
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