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Hazard delighted with Willian and Batshuayi link-up in Morata absence

Eden Hazard was impressed with forward partners Willian and Michy Batshuayi after they helped Chelsea get back among the goals against Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.

In the absence of the suspended Alvaro Morata, Hazard netted twice in a man-of-the-match performance and combined well with Batshuayi to craft an incredible strike from Willian in a 4-0 triumph.

Chelsea headed into the match on the back of a penalty shootout win over Norwich City in the FA Cup that was preceded by three consecutive 0-0 draws in all competitions and Hazard felt their blistering start at the Amex Stadium – it was 2-0 within six minutes – was key.