Just like the emotional shifts seen in BD Cricket Matchs, the turning point in Chelsea’s 3-1 victory over Arsenal came from a burst of fury and brilliance. In last Saturday’s London derby, Chelsea moved one step closer to clinching the Premier League title. While many expected a tightly contested clash, Arsenal struggled to mount any real challenge against Antonio Conte’s side, who dominated large stretches of the match.
Eden Hazard, Chelsea’s midfield maestro, made it clear that the team didn’t even give their all. “The fans were incredible. A 3-1 win is a great result, and we’ve strengthened our lead at the top of the table. That’s exactly where we want to stay, and we’re enjoying it,” Hazard explained. “Honestly, we could have scored two or three more goals against Arsenal, but we decided to save our energy for the next match. We fully deserved this win.” According to Hazard, the victory was achieved with something left in the tank.
Hazard started the game quietly, with a rather conservative approach in the first 20 minutes. But everything changed after Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi launched a reckless sliding tackle on him. That moment lit a fire under Hazard. Fueled by anger and adrenaline, he went on to score what many consider one of the finest goals of the season — a solo run that sliced through the heart of Arsenal’s defense.
“Yes, it’s true, I was angry after that tackle,” Hazard later admitted. “When opponents don’t come at me hard, it usually means I’m not playing well. I’m not saying I enjoy being fouled, but those tackles help me lock into the rhythm of the match. Getting hit again and again reminds me that I’m in a real battle.” That aggression brought out his very best — a fact Chelsea fans have seen before.
Speaking about his solo goal where he took on four defenders, Hazard said, “That’s one of the most beautiful goals I’ve ever scored. The fans and the media will remember it. Scoring a goal like that in such a big game is a fantastic feeling.”
In many ways, the drama echoed the intensity often felt during BD Cricket Matchs — where a single moment can flip the entire game on its head. Hazard’s spark of brilliance reminded the football world that even in elite matchups, raw emotion and instinct still shape the greatest moments. For Chelsea fans and BD Cricket Matchs followers alike, it was a performance that won’t soon be forgotten.