5 winners and losers following Gonzalo Higuain's Chelsea move

#1 Winner: Eden Hazard

Hazard will be pleased with Higuain's arrival

Last but not least, Higuain's move means Hazard is a winner too.

Chelsea's most important player, the 28-year-old winger has regularly voiced his desire to play alongside a striker that compliments the way he plays. While Giroud's link-up is good and the pair have combined well at times, Sarri opting for Álvaro Morata meant the Frenchman's minutes were limited at best.

Higuain can arguably help Hazard more than Giroud could. Now, instead of playing in the false nine role, Hazard can revert back to his preferred position on the flank, cutting in from the left-hand side and creating chances aplenty.

He has 10 goals and 10 assists in 22 PL appearances this term, but the production had gradually dried up in recent weeks. His position change into the centre-forward role coincides with this goal contribution decline, so having Higuain lead the line will prove a welcome sight going forward.

As good as he is, Hazard's inconsistencies in-front of goal mean he's better placed to creating rather than having to do a combination of both. It needlessly adds more responsibility and pressure on his ability to perform, when he should be granted the freedom to roam in the final third where he's at his best.