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Eden Hazard is world class: Chelsea man praised by pundit after goal against Southampton
NIALL QUINN labelled Chelsea star Eden Hazard 'world class' after his goal against Southampton tonight.
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Hazard opened the scoring for Chelsea in just the fifth minute at Stamford Bridge.
The Belgian's beautifully struck shot was too good for Southampton keeper Fraser Forster.
And Quinn was more than impressed by the 26-year-old.
Eden Hazard opened the scoring for Chelsea against Southampton
As the ball is pulled back, it looks a great ball but it's the run to get into the area that gives Hazard the opportunity
"The ball is threaded to Hazard who ghosted into a lovely position," he said on Sky Sports.
"(Maya) Yoshida should never be three, four yards behind there.
"As the ball is pulled back, it looks a great ball but it's the run to get into the area that gives Hazard the opportunity.
Eden Hazard scored a great goal for Chelsea against Southampton
"The finish, well that is world class.
"Drops his shoulder, knows exactly where he wants to go.
"There is no chance for the keeper."
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