Eden Hazard finally ended his Chelsea goal drought that lasted almost nine months after finding the net from the penalty spot in the 5-1 FA Cup win at MK Dons.
The Belgian winger had previously failed to score for the Blues since the beginning of May 2015, when he struck the only goal of the game in a Premier League win over Crystal Palace.
And having gone 31 games without getting his name on the scoresheet, the moment finally arrived in Sunday’s FA Cup fourth-round tie with MK Dons as he stepped up to slot home from the penalty spot to put his side 4-1 ahead.
An Oscar hat-trick coupled with a Bertrand Troare strike was all the Blues needed, while Darren Potter got a consolation for the home team.
Chelsea’s struggles in the 2015-16 campaign have frequently seen Hazard linked with a Stamford Bridge exit, with newspaper reports suggesting the 25-year-old could lead a four-man summer exodus, while Antoine Griezmann has been mooted as a potential replacement.
The Blues are unbeaten since Guus Hiddink replaced Jose Mourinho as manager on December 19 although are still languishing in 13th in the Premier League table, 19 points behind current leaders Leicester City.
