Eden Hazard's superb solo effort against Arsenal named Premier League Goal of the Month

Eden Hazard's incredible solo effort against Arsenal has been named the Premier League Goal of the Month for February.

The Belgium international scored Chelsea's second as they beat title rivals Arsenal 3-1 at Stamford Bridge to move a step closer to the league crown.

Hazard gathered possession inside his own half before shrugging off Francis Coquelin, twice turning past Laurent Koscielny and lifting the ball over Petr Cech to seal the points.

"It is one of the best Premier League goals I have scored for sure," the 26-year-old said. "I was not thinking about scoring but step by step I came close to the goal and in the last 10 metres I was alone.

"When the ball went in I felt that I created something special so I was happy."

Hazard's strike was chosen ahead of seven goals nominated for the monthly award, including Harry Kane's second against Stoke and Manuel Lanzini's effort against West Brom.

He becomes the second Chelsea player to win the award this season after Pedro won November's edition for his equalising strike against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.