Chelsea ace Eden Hazard is full of praise for Manchester City rival Kevin de Bruyne.

Chelsea go to City this weekend.

"He's a top player," Hazard said of De Bruyne, who has scored two goals in 12 Premier League appearances, including against Manchester United, this term.

"He didn't get his chance here at Chelsea, but did very well in Germany and since he went to City he's been on fire.

"Sometimes you don't get the chance to play, or the system the manager uses isn't right for you, but now he's full of confidence. I hope next week he'll have less confidence!

"It's good for Belgium that two players are fighting for the title in England, but I hope when we go to the national team we don't fight! We're good friends."