The Belgian became the highest-scoring Chelsea player under Antonio Conte, scoring his 24th and 25th goals with the Italian in the dugout at Stamford Bridge against Newcastle.
The Toon Army is now officially Hazard's favourites Premier League club to play against, with the Chelsea star scoring six goals in eight against Benitez's struggling side.
25 - Eden Hazard has scored more goals in all competitions for @ChelseaFC under Antonio Conte than any other player. Favourite. pic.twitter.com/WKBonQn5d4
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) 2 December 2017
Thanks to Saturday's double against Newcastle, his mark surpassed the total of five he set against former favourites Bournemouth and West Brom.
Furthermore, the mercurial forward has been directly involved in eight goals against Newcastle, also providing two assists for his teammates.
7 - Eden Hazard has been directly involved in seven goals in his eight Premier League appearances against Newcastle (five goals, two assists). Schemer. pic.twitter.com/1rdo4tGvot
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) 2 December 2017