EPL 2016/17: Chelsea 2-1 Manchester City, 5 Talking Points

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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates scoring his sides first goal with his Chelsea team mates during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on April 5, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — An Eden Hazard brace helped Chelsea beat Manchester City 2-1

#3 Eden Hazard steps up when it matters the most

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Eden Hazard of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on April 5, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — Hazard has scored seven goals against the top six sides of the Premier League this season

With a brace against the Citizens, Eden Hazard became the top scorer against the top six sides in the league this season. Though he had scored just two goals since the beginning of the calendar year, Hazard has been instrumental in Chelsea's domination at the top of the pile.

This was a game which needed some brilliance from the big players to win it for their side. Up stepped Hazard as he tormented Jesus Navas on the left flank and scored two goals to nail the final coffin in Chelsea's run-in to the title.

Though he was not at his usual influential best, Hazard took his chances when it came and secured all three points. The Belgian now has seven goals to his name against the top six sides and 13 overall in the league. The Belgian will prove to be a tough competition to N’Golo Kante in the race for the Player of The Year accolade.

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