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Chelsea ace: Why this team-mate did not surprise me against Man City
CESAR AZPILICUETA has hailed the ‘game-changing’ abilities of his Chelsea team-mate Cesc Fabregas.
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Chelsea came from behind on Saturday to beat Manchester City 3-1.
Diego Costa, Willian and Eden Hazard got on the scoresheet to provide Antonio Conte with his eighth consecutive Premier League win.
Fabregas produced a brilliant assist when he picked out Costa for the opener.
Cesc Fabregas produced a terrific display for Chelsea against Manchester City
Cesar Azpilicueta reserved special praise for Cesc Fabregas
I have seen him do things like that for years, with Spain as well. The skill that he has is very special
But Azpilicueta claims he always knew the 29-year-old midfielder had a special gift of unlocking defences.
“To have a player like him at the club is really important. We know his qualities — he is a game changer,” Azpilicueta told the London Evening Standard.
“The passes he did during the win against Manchester City were amazing.
Diego Costa equalised for Chelsea
“He provided the assist for the goal which got us back into the game — Diego scored a very good goal. Not a lot of players can do that kind of pass.
“I have seen him do things like that for years, with Spain as well. The skill that he has is very special.
“He can see passes before anyone else and is so accurate from such a long distance.
“Obviously, it is a really difficult thing to do and for others to stop.”
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