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Hiddink was pleased with his players for showing "pride" in their 4-1
victory at Bournemouth on Saturday.
Chelsea have nothing left to play for this season, but put on an impressive
attacking display as Pedro, Eden Hazard (2) and Willian netted at the
Vitality Stadium.
"[It was] very pleasing. [There was] nothing at stake but we talked about
our pride and how we like to play football and I think we showed it,"
Hiddink told Sky Sports.
"Both teams made an entertaining game with chances at both sides. Second
half we changed some positions and controlled from there on, a less open
game but from our side a very attack-orientated game and it was very
enjoyable to watch.
"We didn't want the season to fade away, that's now what we want and that's
why we talked and practiced a lot for this game. Our pride and the pride of
the club is at stake, and they responded very well."
Hazard was also delighted to net twice on his return, making his first
appearance since last month's Champions League exit against Paris
Saint-Germain, and scoring his first Premier League goals of the season.
"The boys did very well, we scored four good goals and we deserved to win
today," he told Sky Sports. "It's good to be back on the pitch and to score
again. It was so long, now I am happy and I hope for the future I'll be
back.
"After two defeats you have to score and to win the games again and we did
today, we have four games to play and to enjoy."
While man-of-the-match Cesc Fabregas, who assisted Chelsea's first three
goals and played a big role in the fourth, is hoping they continue to
impress in their final few games of the season.
"We just want to finish with dignity and try to make the fans a little bit
proud," he told Sky Sports. "Obviously it's been a disappointing season, but
let's try and play our best and finish well."
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