Chelsea star Eden Hazard has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or

The Belgian was nominated for the Ballon d’Or this week and is enjoying a run back in the Chelsea team after missing the start of the season through injury.

Antonio Conte’s side lost their last Premier League game at home to Manchester City but Hazard believes Chelsea are just as good at grinding out wins.

“I think the change from last season is both Manchester clubs,” he said.

“They are very good, they win games. I think we are almost the same.

“We learnt a lot (from defeat to Man City). Firstly that playing a game three days after Atletico Madrid is not easy because we gave 200 per cent there and then we arrived here for the game against a great team.

“When they have the ball they are very strong.

“We lost Alvaro (Morata) after 20 minutes and for us, he is important as a target man who can find solutions.

“We shouldn't have conceded the goal and it was not a good game for Chelsea so I hope tomorrow we can have a good game against Crystal Palace."

Eden Hazard couldn't prevent Chelsea losing 1-0 at home to Manchester City

Chelsea are currently fourth in the league, six points behind the Manchester clubs who are level at the top.

They return to Premier League action this afternoon with the short trip to Roy Hodgson’s struggling Crystal Palace.