Premier League (2018-19): Key takeaways from gameweek five

2) Chelsea continue their winning streak

Hazard scored a hattrick

Chelsea continued their perfect start of the season after they came back from 1-0 down to beat Cardiff 4-1. Belgian Superstar Eden Hazard scored a hattrick while Brazilian Willian scored the fourth.

The game started with a shock after Souleymane Bamba the net from a free kick on the 16th minute. Chelsea took control of the game soon after. Oliver Giroud picked up Eden Hazard perfectly on the 37th minute to level the score. The pair worked together again to give Chelsea the lead on the 43rd minute. Hazard then scored a penalty in the 80th minute to complete his hattrick. Willian rounded off the scoring on the 83rd minute with a stunner.

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3) Manchester City continues the chase

Sane opened the scoring for Manchester City

Manchester City beat Fulham 3-0 at Etihad stadium to keep up their pursuit in the title race. Leroy Sane opened the scoring on the second minute after Fernandinho poached a ball from careless Fulham defense. A few minutes later, Raheem Sterling was denied by a combination of the goalkeeper and the bar. David Silva made it 2-0 on the 21st minute from an excellent team play. Raheem Sterling finished the scoring on the 47th minute.

A win was necessary for Pep Guardiola’s side to keep the pressure on after Liverpool and Chelsea took all three points earlier that day. The reaction of the players was perfect as they try to keep pace with the current leaders.