That is the opinion of Jamie Carragher. Chelsea have begun the season firing on all cylinders, sitting two points off the top of the table after drawing with Liverpool on Saturday evening
Hazard has hit top form after a terrific World Cup, registering six goals and two assists
The Belgian has come under scrutiny in past seasons for his lack of ruthlessness in front of goal, however
The diminutive forward's best season return was 16 goals in 2016/17, but fans and pundits alike have always believed another gear was accessible
New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri seems to have unearthed that level, gradually integrating Hazard into the team following a long summer in Russia
Writing for The Telegraph, former Liverpool defender Carragher said: "If Chelsea win the title this season, it will be partially due to their great manager, but ultimately because of the influence of Eden Hazard
"Hazard is the Premier League's best player. "This judgment is based on the last six years, not the first six games of this season
" Hazard joined Chelsea in 2012 and has won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League with the club
Following his marauding goal against Jurgen Klopp's side in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night, he was described by team-mate Ross Barkley as "not selfish"
Carragher argued how backing himself more may in fact improve the Belgian, though
"'Selfishness' can be considered a dirty word in football," added Carragher. "[Football is] a sport where the team ethic is everything
"Then you look at someone like Ronaldo and his relentless desire to mop up every individual honour takes him to a higher plain
A big ego can fuel success." Signs of a developing ego were there in the summer, when Hazard wanted a move away from Chelsea, partly because they failed to qualify for the Champions League last season
The 27-year-old has admitted he expressed his desire to leave the club, but Carragher believes Sarri's introduction is pivotal to the No 10's decision on his future
"The longer Hazard goes without signing a new deal at Chelsea, the more likely it seems he will end up at The Bernabeu," declared Carragher
"A decision looms and it may be the brand of football Sarri has introduced at Stamford Bridge is the best hope of getting him to commit his future
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