Eden Hazard during the Chelsea vs Liverpool football match in the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) showed the quality of skills he possesses. Hazard handed Chelsea the decisive lead in the 85th minute as he slalomed past Liverpool players before finding the net. This was Hazard’s sixth goal in seven appearances. Meanwhile, courtesy the 1-2 defeat at Anfield, Liverpool's perfect start to the season came to an end.
Emerson Palmieri leveled after Daniel Sturridge gave Liverpool the lead in the 58th minute before Hazard's mesmerizing winner in the 85th minute. The Belgium winger went past two Liverpool players around the halfway line before sending the ball through Robert Firmino's legs to Cesar Azpilicueta on the right flank. Paul Pogba vs Jose Mourinho Makes Manchester United Put a Huge Price Tag on French Midfielder
The Spaniard returned the ball to advancing Hazard, who went past three players, cut inside and sent a shot across goalkeeper Simon Mignolet and into the net. "For sure it's on top of the list (of goals) also because it's Liverpool," Hazard told broadcaster Sky Sports.
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You need to see that @hazardeden10 goal from all angles! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Ucmq7I4RCA
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 27, 2018
"When I received the ball I just looked for one, I see on my own so I just tried to do what I can do and I did well so we can go through,” he added. Virat Kohli Reveals Why FC Goa Chose Orange Jersey for the ISL 2018-19 Season, Watch Video
Meanwhile, the teams will face each other again at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday. In Premier League, Liverpool are on top of the points table with six wins from as many matches. They have thus far collected 18 points. Chelsea, on the other hand, are placed third with five wins from six games and have 16 points in their kitty. (Inputs PTI)
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