Hazard's hat-trick lifts Chelsea to top of Premier League

Chelsea has returned to the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win over Newcastle United on Saturday at home in Stamford Bridge, boosted by Eden Hazard's hat-trick.

Having previously won 1-0 at title rivals Manchester City on Monday, Jose Mourinho's side jumped above Arsenal and City, both of whom dropped points, as the west Londoners signalled their intent to end a four-year wait for the biggest prize in English football.

According to Sport24, Hazard struck with two fine finishes in the first half and completed his first treble for Chelsea, which was missing injured captain John Terry, from the penalty spot mid-way through the second period.

Beaten 3-0 by northeast rivals Sunderland in their previous outing, Newcastle found themselves staring down the barrel once again, which was due to their lack of discipline, rather than any defensive disorganisation, the report added.