Premier League 2018-19: 3 key battles that could decide Chelsea's clash against Tottenham

#1 Eden Hazard vs. Kieran Trippier

Eden Hazard is in the form of his life

The Belgian is one of the top players in the world and often compared to the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. He is intelligent, skilful and has an eagle eye for the goal.

The Belgium International is second in the list of top scores this season and already has a hat-trick to his name against Cardiff City earlier in the campaign. It is safe to say when Eden Hazard is in form, Chelsea are a joy to watch. The way he drifts in from the flanks and plays one-two touch football with the forwards is exquisite.

However, Spurs has their weapon to deal with the Hazard threat in the form of England right fullback, Kieran Trippier. He burst into the scene after Walker left Spurs for City a couple of seasons back.

He is a livewire on the right flank, helping the team both in attack and defence. One of his strengths is the long-range free kicks which are a rarity for a defender. Trippier would have to be at his very best to not only stop Hazard but also move forward in attack.

If he can stop Eden from performing at his best, it would do his confidence a world of good for rest of the season.