CHELSEA STRETCHED THEIR Premier League lead over the chasing pack after Andre Schürrle scored a fantastic hat-trick in a 3-1 triumph over Fulham.
Jose Mourinho’s side went 1-0 up after Schürrle guided a Branislav Ivanovic throw-in to teammate Eden Hazard and sprinted up the right wing. Hazard dinked a beautiful pass over the Fulham defence, the German nodded the ball on and coolly slotted home.
Hazard turned provider 10 minutes later to make it 2-0 and rounded off his hat-trick with 15 minutes to go when Fernando Torres played him through on goal. Jonny Heitinga got a goal back for Felix Magath’s men, following a corner kick, to make it 3-1 going into the closing stages.
With Arsenal losing 1-0 away to Stoke and Manchester City in League Cup action on Sunday, Chelsea have stretched their league lead to four points.
Hazard. Some player. Sheer clas.
Best midfielder in the league!!