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Panenka penalty down to instinct, says Hazard

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Eden Hazard says it was sheer instinct that told him to chip his penalty in Chelsea's 3-1 Premier League win over Newcastle United on Saturday.

The Belgium star netted his side's third goal with an impudent 'Panenka' finish from the spot to make the three points safe at Stamford Bridge.

The finish capped a fine performance from Hazard, who had earlier drawn the champions level after Dwight Gayle's surprise opener, with Alvaro Morata's header making it 2-1 before half-time.

Hazard says he did not give much thought to how he would take the penalty but admits it requires a level of luck to the goalkeeper in such a manner.