Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur (4-2 on penalties): 5 talking points & tactical analysis | Carabao Cup 2018-19

#5 Eden Hazard is a different player altogether down the wing

Chelsea's talisman was simply unstoppable

If Chelsea were to go through against a formidable opponent in Spurs during such a barren run of form, you'd surely place your bet on the magical Eden Hazard. And if you did, he's surely not let you down.

The 28-year-old was at his supreme best down the flank. He got a chance to receive the ball in various positions, turn at will, and run at opposition players. Neither did he have to chase back or focus on team shape, nor was he burdened with leading the line.

Hazard completed most number of take-ons and passes in the opposition half. Every time he received the ball, the Belgium skipper played to his strengths, tip-toed past defenders with aplomb, and looked threatening throughout.

Even for his goal, it was he who had the awareness to drop into midfield, wriggle through a couple of challenges, and play to Pedro, who then fed it through to Azpilicueta. The right back slotted it across, and Eden Hazard completed what he started, in emphatic style.

46 - Chelsea have lost none of the 46 games (all comps) in which Eden Hazard has scored in at Stamford Bridge (P46 W39 D7 L0). Charm. pic.twitter.com/gjjAAvIVED

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) January 24, 2019

Eden Hazard for Chelsea against Spurs:• Most chances created (5)• Joint-most take-ons (4)• Joint-most fouls won (3)• Most crosses completed (4)Actions speak louder than words. 😜 pic.twitter.com/qdOT2jNxpz

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) January 24, 2019