The Belgian provided some electrifying display to give the hosts a 5-1 win over Manchester City. On the other hand, the Citizens fielded quite an inferior side with the likes of Sergio Aguero, conspicuously missing. However, the fact that Hazard finally managed to score a goal was the highlight of the match. The former Lille man did not only score, but also provided two assists.
His sterling performance comes at a time when he was facing sharp criticism from all quarters due to his comments before the Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain last week. The once-lethal forward, who showed some flashes of his former brilliant self today at the Stamford Bridge, had hinted that he would love to join the French giants.
Back to his goal, as the Stamford Bridge erupted into wild cheers, the reaction on Twitter was hilarious to say the least. The Premier League defending champions are set to face Everton in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. Here is the full FA Cup Quater-Final draw:
Have you seen the #FACup quarter-final draw? Here it is! pic.twitter.com/5pGGGWuxav
— LiveSoccerTV.com (@LiveSoccerTV) February 21, 2016
Twitter reactions to Hazard's goal:
BREAKING: EDEN HAZARD SCORES FOR CHELSEA. pic.twitter.com/TnP72xj8NR
— Footy Jokes (@Footy_Jokes) February 21, 2016
Hazard scored a goal and got 2 assists, but the fans want more from him because he's that good.
— Dami (@TheChelseaWay) February 21, 2016
KOLO TOURE STILL HAS MORE PREMIER LEAGUE GOALS THAN EDEN HAZARD THIS SEASON.
— Arsenal News (@__arsenalnews_) February 21, 2016
You know you're playing bad when Eden Hazard scores against you..
— Arsenal News (@__arsenalnews_) February 21, 2016
You know you're having a bad day if Hazard's scoring against you.
— Transfer News (@TrustyTransfers) February 21, 2016
In the space of 47 FA Cup minutes, Hazard has equalled his total number of Premier League assists this season.
— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) February 21, 2016
That hazard strike was just fantastic.. felt more like a penalty..sent the goalie the other way
— Peter CFC (@petercfc57) February 21, 2016
my reply to the hazard goal was just wawuuu.
— cap. (@jaroquai) February 21, 2016