E den Hazard reflected on a 'special' goal as the Chelsea star scored a superb brace to beat West Ham 2-0 and send the Blues third in the Premier League table. Hazard showed the Chelsea fans what they might be missing next year with a virtuoso opener and late second in the sort of display that could convince Real Madrid to meet Chelsea's reported £100million asking price. The 28-year-old's current Chelsea deal expires next summer and Madrid are reported to be closing in on his signature, although not without matching the Stamford Bridge hierarchy's valuation. Hazard moved to 19 goals in all competitions as he eyes the 20 mark for the first time at Chelsea. His 16 league goals leave him top of the pile for combined finishes and assists, with 28. By the time Hazard applied the finish to his stunning opener, he had ghosted past Declan Rice and Mark Noble, and flummoxed Fabian Balbuena, Angelo Ogbonna and Ryan Fredericks. 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Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Hazard said of his first goal: "It was something special! "I took the ball and then I tried to move forward. In the box it was hard for the defender to challenge me because if he touches me it could be a penalty. "I was maybe a little lucky with the shot. I wanted to shoot quickly. "When I saw the ball in the net I was just so happy." REUTERS<doc-sep>Eden Hazard added another unbelievable solo goal to his sublime collection tonight, destroying five West Ham players on his way to opening the scoring at Stamford Bridge. The Belgian talisman picked up the ball deep after collecting a pass from Ruben Loftus-Cheek and had one thing in his mind. Loading… Hazard, with his special low-sense of gravity and ballet dancer-esque feet, slalomed his way in between the Hammers backline and rifled a shot past Lukasz Fabianski for his 15th Premier League goal of the season. Advert 10 Jaws dropped to the floor, so too did the West Ham players. "Magnificent... Magical" Eden Hazard dances his way through the West Ham defence to give Chelsea the lead Watch #MNF live on Sky Sports PL or follow here: https://t.co/OzjNJlwgRh pic.twitter.com/nvJXmvyXHj - Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 8, 2019 Twitter was in complete awe of the magic Chelsea's No.10 conjured up. Here's the pick of the reaction: PFA TOTY: 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17. Seasons with a trophy: 2012-13, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2017-18. Seasons with 10+ assists: 2012-13, 2014-15, 2017-18, 2018-19. Seasons with 10+ goals: 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19. Eden Hazard. Chelsea legend. pic.twitter.com/BAuI8HcoGx - bet365 (@bet365) April 8, 2019 Advert 10 I've said it before & I'll say it again - the best bit of my job is getting to watch Eden Hazard play football #cfc - Liam Twomey (@liam_twomey) April 8, 2019 Eden Hazard, dropping every non-existent West Ham defenders and players, is pure magic. #CHEWHU pic.twitter.com/LSl18MwRQk - Stump.Microphone (@MicrophoneStump) April 8, 2019 :round_pushpin:Eden Hazard :fire: ' ' _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ' :round_pushpin:Four West Ham defenders ⚒ ' _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ' ' ' :round_pushpin:The finish :dart: pic.twitter.com/in49cnowGM - SuperSport (@SuperSportTV) April 8, 2019 27 - Eden Hazard has been directly involved in more Premier League goals than any other player this season (15 goals, 12 assists). Wizardry. #CHEWHU pic.twitter.com/KE2A7UrhFI - OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 8, 2019 Advert 10 Eden Hazard has now been directly involved in 10 goals in his last 10 Premier League appearances: ️:soccer: 5 goals :a: 5 assists 10 in 10 for Chelsea's number :one::zero:. pic.twitter.com/l80pAmftgV - Squawka Football (@Squawka) April 8, 2019 Having scored 18 goals in all competitions so far, Hazard is now two goals away from achieving his best goals tally in a Chelsea shirt.<doc-sep>Jamie Carragher appeared to describe Eden Hazard as the Premier League’s best player after his wonder goal in a 2-0 win against West Ham on Monday night. Chelsea FC welcomed the east London side to Stamford Bridge knowing that a win would hoist Maurizio Sarri’s side into third spot in the table. Hazard had scored two goals in his last four Premier League games ahead of the visit of the Hammers to help the Blues put the top four under pressure. The Belgium international broke the deadlock with a superb wonder goal in the 24th minute that earned Hazard rave reviews on social media. Hazard managed to beat four West Ham players before the Chelsea FC number 10 scored his 15th goal in 31 games in the Premier League this term. The 28-year-old doubled his tally in the final minute of normal time with a close range finish to cap one of the best individual performances in the Premier League this term. Former Liverpool FC defender Carragher lavished praise on Hazard for his brilliant first-half goal. Carragher wrote on Twitter: “Wow! Hazard!! 1-0” The Sky Sports pundit went on to suggest that Hazard is the division’s best player. Carragher wrote: “Hazard best player in @premierleague discuss after the game! @SkySportsMNF” Hazard has been linked with a move to Real Madrid over the past few months. MORE: Latest Chelsea news and views MORE: Football transfer rumours and gossip<doc-sep>
Alan Shearer took to Twitter to praise Eden Hazard for his wonder goal in the first half of Chelsea FC’s 2-0 victory over West Ham on Monday night. The Belgium international started the Premier League clash with 15 goals in 31 games in the English top flight ahead of the London derby. Hazard, though, netted for the 16th time in the league this season when the Belgian forward danced his way through the West Ham defence to break the deadlock. The 28-year-old managed to evade four West Ham players before Hazard placed his finish into the net to ease any nerves at Stamford Bridge. Hazard wrapped up three points in the 90th minute after the Belgium international finished from close range with an instinctive finish. Former Newcastle striker Shearer took to Twitter to praise Hazard for his brilliant opening goal in a straightforward 2-0 win over West Ham. Shearer wrote on Twitter: “Wow @hazardeden10 what a goal 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #CHEWHU” Ex-Chelsea midfielder Jody Morris hailed Hazard as the league’s best player. Morris posted: “Quite simply the best player in the league @hazardeden10” Chelsea FC moved into third place for the first time since 4 December. The Blues had made an impressive start to life under Maurizio Sarri after Chelsea FC remained unbeaten until a 3-1 loss to Tottenham at the end of November. Chelsea FC will take on Premier League leaders Liverpool FC in their next top-flight fixture at Anfield on Sunday 14 April. Hazard has netted 17 times in the Premier League this term. MORE: Latest Chelsea news and views MORE: Football transfer rumours and gossip