When in doubt, call your nearest French super-hero. Loic Remy scored for the second consecutive game, giving Chelsea another win to keep them as Premier League leaders.
The Blues scored the first goal of the game thanks to a penalty by Eden Hazard, but five minutes later, Charlie Adam scored a 59-yard goal to equalize. Adam's goal forced Mourinho to give Diego Costa a chance to play, but the Brazilian-born striker left the pitch after 11 minutes, apparently due to his recurren harmstring problem which prevented him of playing with Spain in the recent International break. Minutes later, Remy put the ball past Begovic, giving Mourinho's crew a six-point advantage over second place Arsenal in their battle for the EPL title.
The French striker, who is having his Premier League debut this season, averages a goal every 97.4 minutes, giving him one of the best rates in the English top flight. He has started only four games for Chelsea, but has managed to make every minute on the pitch count, scoring five times this year.
The main man for the Blues spoke about the game's outcome, seeming to be rather cool after winning back-to-back games for Chelsea.
Loic Remy: "We conceded a really good goal, but we reacted well. The most important thing is the win" #CHESTK pic.twitter.com/NS7L8eSutd
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 4, 2015
Of course, fans were delighted by their striker's performance, and how shouldn't they be! Remy's goals saved Chelsea's last games, being unable to hold on to their leads. Have a look at what fans and experts are saying about the French center forward.
When Loic Remy heard he was starting for Chelsea! #CFC https://t.co/v60XVcr08u
— TransferTavern.com (@TransferTavern) April 4, 2015
Next time u wanna say Chelsea kills strikers, just remember loic remy has more goals than falcao.
— DOMINIC TORETTO (@esibobbie) April 4, 2015
Loic Remy is a hero, basically
— Graham MacAree (@MacAree) April 4, 2015
LOIC REMY THE BRIGHTEST FUTURE!
— Chelsea Alerts (@ChelseaAlerts) April 4, 2015
I admire Loic Remy. Sat on the bench for the longest time, never complained and was always ready to play when needed. A true professional.
— Cesc Drogs RocknRoll (@Binky_Ferrari) April 4, 2015
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS ! Loic Remy I love you your a star yes yes yes 3pts one step closer to the tittle #topoftheleague
— Ginger Mourinho (@tully_oran) April 4, 2015
Big respect to Loic Remy, 2 crucial winners in back to back league games. Unfortunate the amount of game time he sees but great character.
— Mick Loizou (@MickmarJr) April 4, 2015
Loic Remy gradually moving us closer towards the Trophy..
— SirLAMPS (@Super_Spotter) April 4, 2015
Even Mourinho could not believe what was happening on the pitch. Have a look at his reaction after a save by Begovic.