Eden Hazard's incredible record against the Premier League 'Top Six' proves he is a big-game player

Eden Hazard outlined his credentials as the best player in the Premier League with an emphatic cameo performance against Liverpool on Wednesday night.

The Chelsea forward came off the bench with 34 minutes left to play and changed the game completely.

After setting up the first goal, the Belgium captain picked up the ball on the right-hand side with just five minutes of normal time remaining and decided to run with the ball.

As the Reds' defence began to back off, the opportunity presented itself and Hazard duly took it, rifling the ball into the far corner.

With speculation about his future mounting over the summer and Real Madrid reportedly circling, the 27-year-old is consistently showing exactly why he is so coveted .

His record against the 'Top Six' in the Premier League in all competitions is now absolutely sensational.

EDEN HAZARD'S 'TOP SIX' RECORD

The Belgium captain is certainly a big-game player...

• Man Utd - 5 goals and 5 assists

• Tottenham - 5 goals and 3 assists

• Arsenal - 5 goals and 3 assists

• Liverpool - 5 goals and 2 assists

• Man City - 4 goals and 5 assists

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Blues assistant coach Gianfranco Zola warned opponents before the Liverpool game the diminutive playmaker could reach his full potential under Maurizio Sarri.

After being freed of any defensive shackles under the former Napoli boss, Hazard has scored five goals in four Premier League starts already this season, and shows no sign of stopping.