Chelsea ace Eden Hazard could be fit for their clash with Manchester City.

The Belgium captain missed Chelsea's 2-1 win at Stoke last week after picking up the injury in training, and was expected to be out for more than two weeks, says the Daily Express.

But the injury has responded more quickly to treatment than had been expected, and the Chelsea star is set to be ready to return to training with his club early next week.

Premier League leaders Chelsea's home clash with Crystal Palace on April 1 is expected to come too soon for the 11-goal star, but he is now set to be fit in time for the crucial visit of title rivals City to Stamford Bridge four days later.