Eden
Hazard said he is revelling in his role as Chelsea’s match-winner after his
goal against Manchester United edged his side one step closer to the Premier
League title.
The Belgian scored his 18th goal of the season to earn the Blues a 1-0 win
at Stamford Bridge which took Jose Mourinho's men 10 points clear of Arsenal
at the top of the table.
If they win at the Emirates next Sunday, the Blues could wrap up the title
three days later with victory at Leicester and Hazard said he is loving his
job as Chelsea’s entertainer.
Hazard told Chelsea TV: "Every game I try to do one good moment. This is my
job. I like my job. I try to give pleasure to the fans when they come to the
stadium. I did very well.
"It's very difficult, but in one moment you need something special with a
special player like me, or Oscar, Didier (Drogba), Willian.
"This is why we play football, to play this kind of game and to score
against this kind of team."
Hazard joined Chelsea from Lille after their Champions League win in 2012
and has won the Europa League and this year's Capital One Cup during his
time at Stamford Bridge.
He said helping Chelsea to win their first Premier League title in five
years is the next objective.
"I came to Chelsea to win this league," Hazard said. "I know how difficult
it is to win this league, because every team tries to play, every game it's
a battle for three points.
"When you win this league you can say to everybody 'yes, I won the English
league.' It's not easy."
Hazard's scintillating form has been key to the Blues' success this term and
he has weighed in with goals as well.
He scored 14 Premier League goals last term and has 13 so far this season.
"Every season I try to beat the score before. But when the goals bring the
three points it's always good," added Hazard, who has played all 32 games.
"I look tired. I feel my legs sometimes. I drink a special drink, a magic
potion, to be ready for the game."
Chelsea last won by more than one goal in January in their victory over
Swansea and have seven wins and three draws in the 10 league games since.
And the 24-year-old believes fatigue is a factor.
"The first four months was perfect, very, very good - we scored a lot of
goals," he said.
"Now I think we are a little bit tired, it's more difficult, but we win the
games. This is the most important thing. It's a good season for Chelsea.”
The Blues might have conceded an equaliser against Manchester United had
referee Mike Dean ruled Gary Cahill had tripped Ander Herrera in stoppage
time. However, the midfielder was booked for diving instead.
Cahill told Chelsea TV: "At the time he came across and he goes down. I
certainly felt annoyed. He left his leg in there. It was not a penalty.
"I spoke to him after the game and he admitted that he did that. The referee
felt the same way, so I was pleased it went the way it should've gone."
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