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Eden Hazard Inspires Chelsea Past Brighton & Hove Albion in Premier League

Chelsea closed the gap to four points on Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday, as they beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 at the Amex Stadium.

The visitors were out of the blocks quickly, with Hazard setting up Pedro to give them a deserved lead. Chelsea's No. 10 then doubled the Blues' lead before the break, latching on to Willian's through ball to finish calmly.

Brighton responded well in the second period and got back into the game when Solly March turned in Bernardo's centre. However, they were unable to grab an equaliser, with the Blues reestablishing control in the contest and seeing out an important win.