The Belgian international has made 30 league appearances this campaign, bagging 12 goals and seven assists.
And Mourinho believes this form has made him an absolute shoe-in for the Premier League Player of the Season award.
It shouldn't even be a debate
Jose Mourinho
He told BBC Sport ahead of the game at Loftus Road: "I think what he's doing, speaking in a very honest way, it shouldn't even be a debate.
"If somebody throws other names on the table, it's because he wants to sell papers, wants to throw some sand into people's eyes, because [Hazard] is by far the best player in the Premier League all season."
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Jose Mourinho believes Eden Hazard is the favourite to win the Premier League Player of the Season
The last Chelsea player to win the player of the season award was Frank Lampard in 2004/05 campaign.
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