Alan Pardew praised Eden Hazard's phenomenal work rate [GETTY]
Hazard was the undoubted star performer as he hit a hat-trick to help the Blues reach the top of the table after Arsenal were thrashed by Liverpool and Manchester City were held to a goalless draw by a resilient Norwich.
Pardew thought Hazard's second goal imbued 'class' and he showed why he is a 'top player'.
"He's got a great platform. He has a strong base behind him with the likes of Nemanja Matic," Pardew said.
Newcastle Alan Pardew post-match press conference
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"Chelsea give him the stability to go and create damage. His second goal was real class.
"He was at the top of his game and his workrate and everything about him was excellent and that's why he is a top player."
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