My thoughts on the game
1. Hattrick hero ALVARO MORATA is proving to be a good buy for Chelsea. After a good performance today, I think the talks about Alvaro morata price tag should finally go to bed. A performance where he could have scored more goals but a first premier league hattrick is enough.
2. Marcos Alonso needs to rest: after a stunning performance against Tottenham earlier on in the season, one would think Alonso would continue in that form. One undoing from Chelsea this season would be not giving Alonso some time to rest
3. Fabregas and hazard key: after enduring a bad 2016/17 season where he played less games, I think cesc fabregas has once again proved why he deserves a starting place in Chelsea xi. Eden hazard has continued in the form where he left off last season and both players would be key to Chelsea retaining the league this season and possibly a good performance in Europe.
4. Azpilicueta is under rated: when Chelsea bought Cesar from Marseille 4 or 5 years ago one would think he is just another player who would wear the Chelsea shirt for one season and then go on series of loans before being sold. Cesar over the years have proved to be a good buy for Chelsea and his versatility has seen him play at the right, left and centre of the Chelsea defence in the last 3 seasons but I feel the Spaniard is not getting enough credit for his performance.
5. Rudigier or Christensen over captain Cahill: when john terry ended his Chelsea career last season,One would feel Gary Cahill is the perfect man to step in the shoes of club legend terry but Cahill hasn't been convincing this season. A shameful performance against Burnley in the first game of the season has increased doubt on his abilities. Rudigier a summer buy from Roma has adapted well to the premier league same as academy graduate Andres Christensen who have both been solid this season for the club. Cahill has served the club with his heart and earned his place amongst the club greats but it's time to step up or he gets used to the bench.
6. Willian should get used to life on the bench: after showing his abilities and great skills in Europe while at shelter Donetsk coupled with him winning the clubs best player two seasons ago, one would think willian would set his career on the high but the reverse is the case. Willian has been on the low this season, selfish, lose the ball quick amongst other dismal performance one would feel sorry for willian when hazard get fits as he might get little playing chance. The rise of charly musonda and Robert Kennedy who are both ready to take their chance at the club when given the opportunity one might say willian is nearing the end of his Chelsea career.
7. The club in good shape: after loosing the first game of the season to Burnley, pundits and critics wrote Chelsea off and even predicted Antonio conte might be sacked but its amazing to see how the team has bounced back and turned their season around. Although still a little Bit shaky but with this kind of performance against a spirited stoke city side, one would say the best is yet to come for the blues.
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OKERINDE AYOBAMI

I couldn't agree more

well said

u just nailed it