About this goal
Hazard comes deep to pick up the ball before embarking on a mesmerising run through the middle, jinking past numerous tackles before finishing on the stretch.
Ratings
Aesthetically Pleasing 26/30
This is Hazard at his flowing, scintillating best, making decent players look amateur with his close control and command over the ball.
Technical Difficulty 27/30
At one point, the Belgian has three West Ham players within half a yard of him, but still manages to squeeze through.
Uniqueness 17/20
There are only a handful of players who could pull this one off, and Hazard is one of them.
Importance 7/10
The opening goal in a derby win over West Ham.
Standard of Opposition 7/10
West Ham
FootballCritic Verdict
A goal that sums up the genius of Hazard. When he picks up the ball, normal players would see a sea of opponents, but he spots the route to goal.
Goal video
Goal scorer
Eden Hazard
Forward (Left),Attacking Midfielder (Left),Forward (Right)
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