Eden Hazard VS Arsenal

Chelsea 3 - 1 Arsenal (Feb 4, 2017)

8.1

About this goal

Hazard collects possession on the halfway line and quickly takes on player after player, turning inside and out before finishing well.

Ratings

Aesthetically Pleasing 24/30

 

Vintage Hazard, bullying Arsenal with his strength, teasing them in before accelerating away towards goal.

Technical Difficulty 25/30

 

Hazard never looks out of control despite the close proximity of the defenders, though the finish down into the ground is a little lucky and defending poor.

Uniqueness 15/20

 

A high-class solo goal that ticks all of the boxes.

Importance 9/10

 

Clinched the home win against Arsenal that pushed Chelsea close to the title.

Standard of Opposition 8/10

 

Arsenal

FootballCritic Verdict

8.1

A majestic solo goal from one of the league's best dribblers, even if Arsenal are subservient to his brilliance.

Goal video

Goal scorer

Eden Hazard

Forward (Left),Attacking Midfielder (Left),Forward (Right)

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