LONDON—The foundations are being laid for one of the English Premier League’s most exhilarating and competitive title races. For the first time since the league’s inception 26 years ago, two teams — Chelsea and Liverpool — have a 100 per cent winning record after five matches. ( GLYN KIRK / AFP/GETTY IMAGES )Eden Hazard’s hat trick powered Chelsea to a 4-1 victory over Cardiff on Saturday shortly after Roberto Firmino helped Liverpool overcome Tottenham 2-1. Dual-track perfection can’t last much longer, as Chelsea hosts Liverpool in a showdown at Stamford Bridge in two weeks. Article Continued BelowHazard prepared for the Cardiff game with some encouragement and advice from Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri on Friday.

Source: thestar September 15, 2018 22:07 UTC