An Eden Hazard masterclass ensured that Chelsea leapfrog Liverpool at the top of the table, as they survived a scare to beat Cardiff City 4-1...
However, Stamford Bridge was stunned a quarter of an hour in when Neil Warnock's men opened the scoring - to score their first away goal of the season.
Sean Morrison's flicked header from a corner was met by centre-back Sol Bamba, who finished it for the visitors to take the lead.
Cardiff's lead didn't last too long, though, as Eden Hazard made it three in three following an exchange with Olivier Giroud.
Hazard was on fire and he doubled his and Chelsea's tally six minutes later after his shot was deflected off City's goalscorer Bamba, and the hosts went into the break leading.
It was harsh on Cardiff, who produced their strongest 45 minutes of the season but were still trailing.
The second-half saw Chelsea controlling the game in a professional manner, without creating too many chances for themselves.
Hazard completed his hat-trick, when Willian was brought down in the box and the Belgian ensured the three points for Chelsea.
The man who was fouled for the penalty, Willian wrapped up the scoring when he rifled home from outside the box, a beauty from the Brazilian.
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