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
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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