Dwight Gayle gave Rafa Benitez's Newcastle side a surprise lead, rattling his shot home in the 12th minute after Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois had dived at the feet of the advancing Jacob Murphy.Outrageous from you, @hazardeden10. Just outrageous. #CHENEW pic.twitter.com/Z4oL9vBtoY
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 2, 2017
But Chelsea, third in the table, quickly fought back, earning two corners and hitting the post before Hazard got on the end of a ball parried by defender Florian Lejeune in the 21st minute.25 - Eden Hazard has scored more goals in all competitions for @ChelseaFC under Antonio Conte than any other player. Favourite. pic.twitter.com/WKBonQn5d4
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 2, 2017
Spain striker Morata's simple header from a Victor Moses cross, his 10th in all competitions this season, made it 2-1 for the home side at halftime and Hazard scored his eighth of the campaign from the penalty spot after Matt Ritchie brought down Moses.Does anyone really think there is a better player in the Premier League than Eden Hazard?
— Sripad (@falsewinger) December 2, 2017
RESULTChelsea 3 (Hazard 21, 74-P, Morata 33) Newcastle 1 (Gayle 12) SATURDAY'S MATCHESBrighton v Liverpool, Everton v Huddersfield, Leicester v Burnley, Stoke v Swansea, Watford v Tottenham, West Brom v Palace, Arsenal v Man Utd.@hazardeden10Man of the Match Goals: 2 Attempts: 9 On target: 6 (most of any player in PL match this season) 6 goals v Newcastle - more than v any other side.@ChelseaFC won 19 points from last possible 21 pic.twitter.com/4xve4ktwza
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) December 2, 2017