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Gonzalo Higuain inspires Chelsea to five-star rout of Huddersfield

Relive all the action from Stamford Bridge

Michael Jones
Saturday 02 February 2019 11:20 EST
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Maurizio Sarri wants answers after Bournemouth thrashing

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Gonzalo Higuain and Eden Hazard each scored twice as Chelsea claimed a 5-0 Premier League victory over Huddersfield to ease the pressure on head coach Maurizio Sarri.

On-loan Juventus striker Higuain, who enjoyed the best season of his career under Sarri at Napoli in 2015-16, struck after 16 minutes before curling in the fourth from 25 yards out.

Hazard, who has been singled out for criticism by the Blues boss, converted a penalty before half-time and netted his second after 66 minutes to take his season's tally to 15.

Huddersfield were well beaten and conceded a late fifth, credited to David Luiz after a wicked deflection off Elias Kachunga.

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66 mins: Cardiff 2 - 0 Bournemouth

Bournemouth look stuck between a rock and a hard place. They need to attack to get back into the game but are vulnerable on the counter attack.

Michael Jones2 February 2019 18:54

70 mins: Cardiff 2 - 0 Bournemouth

Lerma replaces Gosling in mid-field for Bournemouth

Murphy is replaced by Hoilett for Cardiff. 

Michael Jones2 February 2019 18:58

75 mins: Cardiff 2 - 0 Bournemouth

Hoilett takes a shot from outside the box that gets blocked. Cardiff have a corner. 

Michael Jones2 February 2019 19:04

80 mins: Cardiff 2 - 0 Bournemouth

Cardiff win a free kick in Bournemouth's half. It's played into the box and Paterson wins the header but the ball goes out for a goal kick. 

Michael Jones2 February 2019 19:08

83 mins: Cardiff 2 - 0 Bournemouth

Niasse has had a good game for Cardif up front but he's replaced now by Zohore. 

Michael Jones2 February 2019 19:11

88 mins: Cardiff 2 - 0 Bournemouth

The Cardiff fans singing in the crowd 'Sing a song for Sala' to show their respect for Emiliano Sala who should have been playing in this match if it wasn't for the tragedy. This result is the perfect way to give the fans and the club a boost in these tough times.  

Michael Jones2 February 2019 19:17

90 mins: Cardiff 2 - 0 Bournemouth

Cardiff hold on. They've given everything today and fully deserve the three points. They stay in the relegation zone but they're only two points away from Burnley in the table. 

Michael Jones2 February 2019 19:22

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