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Jamie Redknapp: These two Chelsea players were unplayable against Southampton
JAMIE REDKNAPP has heaped praise on Chelsea stars Diego Costa and Eden Hazard after their performances in the 4-2 win over Southampton tonight.
Redknapp says Costa getting on with football instead of fighting
The Chelsea duo helped their side go into the lead after just five minutes at Stamford Bridge.
Striker Costa pulled a cross back for the Belgian superstar to smash a shot across Saints keeper Fraser Forster.
Costa and Hazard were rested for the FA Cup semi-final win over Tottenham on Saturday but Redknapp was pleased to see them return to the starting XI.
Jamie Redknapp has praised Chelsea stars Eden Hazard and Diego Costa
Costa makes a great run, look at the desire that Hazard shows
"It's a lovely ball from Fabregas," he said on Sky Sports.
"Costa makes a great run, look at the desire that Hazard shows.
"It was a lovely set back for him and he whips it right into the bottom corner.
Jamie Redknapp was impressed by Chelsea's first half display against Southampton
"The keeper has absolutely no chance. It shows the desire of Costa and Hazard.
"At times they've been unplayable today.
"You can see the freshness after the rest at the weekend. It's such a good finish."
Costa went on to score two of his own to help extend the gap over second-placed Tottenham to seven points.
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