Hazard started in attack at White Hart Lane and had our best two chances of a hard-fought derby, one in each half. The first he headed off target and the second was well saved, two of the reasons why he says we could have picked up all three points.
‘A draw is a good result but I think we deserved to score a goal to cap off a good performance,’ reviewed the Belgian of our first goalless draw in the league this season.
‘In the first half Oscar gave a great cross to me which I headed over. We didn’t have a lot of chances but Hugo Lloris stopped a volley from me which was a beautiful save. If I had scored then it would have been 1-0 and it could have been a win for us.
‘It’s always difficult to play at Tottenham. Last season we lost here 5-3 and we tried to get revenge but I think a draw is a good result.’
Hazard linked up effectively with the three attacking midfield players – Willian, Oscar and Pedro – deployed behind him, and the Belgian explained why he relished his afternoon leading the Chelsea attack.
‘There was a lot of movement with small passes between us. It was not always easy but we did a good job and tried to score. We enjoyed playing together.
‘I have played on the left, on the right, recently in the number 10 role, and I just enjoy playing. I know to give my all wherever I am on the pitch.’
It is now three games unbeaten and three clean sheets in a row, too, something that bodes well for the busy December coming up. Hazard outlined his aspirations for the rest of the season.
‘We try to take game after game and win game after game,’ he said. ‘We won against Norwich, we drew here and we play a good game at home next week which we have to win.
‘We want to finish in the top four and we know it’s difficult but we will try. We will continue to work hard and continue to take pleasure from our game.’
