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Eden Hazard Says a Top-4 Finish Is Chelsea's Target, Not Premier League Title

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has said the team's target for the campaign is to finish in the top four, not win the Premier League title.

The Blues lost for the first time in English football's top flight this season on Saturday, as they were rolled over 3-1 by rivals Tottenham Hotspur. After Manchester City's 4-0 win at West Ham United, Chelsea now find themselves in fourth place, seven points off the defending champions and leaders.

Speaking about the hopes for this season, Hazard said City's form has put a check on their hopes of being crowned champions, per John Cross of the Daily Mirror:

"We are thinking about finishing in the top four, not to be the champions.