Chelsea 4-1 Cardiff City, Premier League: Post-match reaction

An excellent first half and a serviceable second were enough for Chelsea to collect a fifth straight win to start the Premier League season. Two goals from Hazard, two assists from Giroud, and some shaky set piece defending were good enough for a 2-1 half-time lead.

Hazard then made his a hat-trick late on from the spot after Willian was taken out as Chelsea made sure of the three points. Willian added a fourth for good measure.

Carefree.

• Chelsea make two changes from last time out, Giroud and Pedro getting the nod ahead of Morata and Willian. Two assists for Giroud and plenty of shots (and a couple great chances) for Pedro.
• Kovačić seems to have picked up a knock, resulting in his early withdrawal for Barkley. Hopefully nothing serious. Chelsea schedule getting busy and Loftus-Cheek already out for two weeks.
• Pedro-Willian rotation continues.
• Zappacosta on for Hazard for the final few minutes as a right winger.
• Next up: PAOK away on Thursday in the Europa League
• KTBFFH

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