Chelsea 1-0 Stoke - 5 Reasons Why Chelsea Won

4. Eden Hazard

While it was Oscar who was on the score sheet, it was his Belgian team mate who was the real star of the show. From the first minute to his last on the pitch, Hazard was causing havoc, running Stoke's defenders ragged. All three Stoke bookings were for fouls on the diminutive winger, and if it were not for the wayward finishing of his colleagues then Hazard would have picked up several assists. Under Mourinho, Hazard has kicked on to the next level. No longer giving occasional moments of class, Hazard is fast becoming the key player in the Chelsea attack. He is very strong for a small player, will go down the line as well as cut inside and offers a threat with both feet. Stoke simply could not deal with him.
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