3 things we learned from Chelsea vs Arsenal

#3 Chelsea are a different proposition with Hazard on the pitch

Hazard tied Bellerin in knots after coming on

At the hour-mark, with the game tantalisingly poised, Sarri decided to throw on his talisman, Eden Hazard - he didn’t disappoint.

Though he was on the pitch for only 30 minutes, he ran rings around the Arsenal defence. He capped off his impactful display when he ran through on the left flank, setting up Alonso for the finisher.

Despite not starting either of Chelsea’s games, Hazard has a couple of assists in his bag. With another week of training to come, one can expect Hazard to make his first start against Newcastle.

Although Willian had a decent game, he lacks the creative spark of Hazard. After the latter’s introduction, there were a number of situations where he drew defenders towards himself, thus enabling his teammates to prosper.

Hazard brings a different dynamic to Chelsea’s attack. He runs at defenders and isolates them before dazzling away. With Hazard on the pitch, the game becomes easier for his teammates who then cause mayhem in the attacking third.

Chelsea would hope Hazard regains peak fitness sooner rather than later. With each passing game, one thing has become increasingly clear - the more Hazard plays, the better placed Chelsea are to win.