Brighton and Hove Albion 0 Chelsea 4Eden Hazard inspired Chelsea to a 4-0 victory at Brighton to give the champions their first Premier League win of 2018. And three minutes later Hazard and Michy Batshuayi combined in a blur of backheels before Willian provided the finish from just inside the area. It was a stunning goal and ruthless stuff from a Chelsea side who had scored only once in their previous four matches. Moments later it was Brighton who were grateful to the woodwork, and Ryan, who did well to palm Willian’s goal-bound free-kick against the upright. But Hazard put the game to bed 13 minutes from time when he ran unchallenged into the Brighton area before sweeping the ball past Ryan.

Source: The Irish Times January 20, 2018 14:48 UTC