article_snippet.sent: I remember when Manchester City baulked at paying Hazard's wages when the Belgian was up for grabs in 2012.
article_snippet.sent: Brave, strong and ambitious, Hazard plays on the front foot and with only one thought in this mind.
article_snippet.sent: Hazard controls the ball under pressure from Stoke midfielder Stephen Ireland at Stamford Bridge .
article_snippet.sent: If there is such a thing as £32million bargain, it is Hazard.
article_snippet.sent: Hazard celebrates after scoring a fine individual goal in Chelsea's 3-2 win against Hull in March .
article_snippet.sent: Now this is a tricky one because while Hazard will frequently embark on a dribble or dink in a pass that will make you nod in appreciation, dink'll also miss a penalty and make you groan.
article_snippet.sent: Hazard gets away from Manchester City duo Fernando (left) and Martin Demichelis at Stamford Bridge .
article_snippet.sent: Has to be Hazard for Laurie Whitwell.
article_snippet.sent: Hazard scores a header past West Ham goalkeeper Adrian at Upton Park .
article_snippet.sent: But Hazard provides moments to really stick in the memory.
article_snippet.sent: Hazard tucks home yet another penalty during Chelsea 2-1 win against Stoke City last weekend .
article_snippet.sent: I would far rather have Hazard in my team, but I can't help but feel the excitement has been stripped from Craig Hope under Jose Mourinho.