Chelsea beat Leicester City 3-0 in a dominant form, in early Premier League game, as a new formation introduced by Antonio Conte, Chelsea's Manager, seem to payoff.
Costa and Hazard were instrumental in securing a third win from Conte's first four home games
Chelsea's victory over Premier League champions Leicester means a fourth consecutive away defeat for Ranieri's side.
The Blues were ahead inside seven minutes when Nemanja Matic flicked on Eden Hazard's corner for Diego Costa to smash home.
A David Luiz free-kick struck the post, before Pedro played in Hazard, who rounded Kasper Schmeichel to slot in.
Luiz hit his own post when clearing a cross, but Victor Moses' finish after a one-two with substitute Nathaniel Chalobah completed the scoring.
Leicester, who left Riyad Mahrez on the bench for the first time in 36 league games, failed to register a shot on target as they struggled to cope against Chelsea's aggressive pressing and quick passing.
Defeat leaves Claudio Ranieri's side with eight points from their first eight games - the joint second lowest haul by a defending Premier League champion, along with Chelsea's team of last season.
Antonio Conte's 3-4-3 formation is suiting Chelsea
The Blues were a shambles when thrashed at Arsenal last month but their Italian manager has switched to a back three he preferred at Juventus and with the Italian national side to great effect. Gary Cahill had been looking a liability in a flat back four but operated well alongside David Luiz and the excellent Cesar Azpilicueta, with Marcos Alonso in storming form at left wing-back.
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