Chelsea put up another outstanding performance to defeat defending champions Leicester City 3-0 to move seven points on top on the league table.
Liverpool, Manchester City yet to play, the leaders have taken a comfortable lead after securing three points despite the absence of Diego Costa.
Marcos Alonso scored twice while Pedro added another to keep the title hopes of the Blues intact after their defeat to Tottenham in their previous game.
Antonio Conte’s side dominated play and gave created many chances with Hazard and Willian as the architects but only found the back of the net three times.
Meanwhile Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Tottenham beat West Bromwich Albion 4-0 in the early kick off.
Arsenal were also 4-0 winners over Swansea with Olivier Giroud and Alexis Sanchez on the score sheet.
Manchester United and Liverpool would play the biggest game of the week on Sunday while Manchester City would also be hoping to secure three points as they come against Everton in an attempt to mount pressure on the leaders.
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