After helping Belgium to third place at the World Cup, Eden Hazard has made a blistering start to the new Premier League season, topping the scoring charts and helping Chelsea to third place in the table after seven games.
But how does Hazard’s contributions so far compare to the levels he’s reached in previous campaigns?
Here, WhoScored.com take a closer look at his statistics…
Maurizio Sarri has backed Eden Hazard to win the Golden Boot, and says he has told the attacking midfielder he can score 40 goals this season.
Hazard scored a hat-trick in Chelsea’s 4-1 win over Cardiff City on Saturday to take his tally to five goals in five matches this season.
Eden Hazard this week said Kevin De Bruyne has been “on fire” since signing for Man City, one of two teams along with Liverpool who he believes can rival Chelsea for the title.
See: Hazard: De Bruyne can fire Man City to title
Which of the brilliant Belgians has the better of afternoons in Saturday’s 12.30pm GMT kick-off could have huge ramifications in the race to win the Premier League.
Belgium forward Eden Hazard took the plaudits after a superb two-goal display in the 5-0 thrashing of Everton, which took Chelsea to the top of the Premier League table.
Chelsea were in shambles last season and many football lovers could not believe the happenings at the club and to the die-hard fans of the Blues it was full of disappointment for them in a view of a club which was heralded few months ago for winning the title under same manager in Jose Mourinho.