Cesc Fabregas hails "outstanding" Chelsea

Cesc Fabregas has said that Chelsea were "outstanding" during the first half of their win over West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League.

The hosts opened up an early lead at Stamford Bridge on their way to a 2-0 win over the 10-man Baggies.

The Spaniard told the club's website: "I don't think I am exaggerating if I don't remember playing and enjoying a football match as much as I did personally in the first half.

"We played outstanding football. It is always difficult after internationals because the team doesn't have time to work on many things and prepare the game but I enjoyed it a lot, particularly the first 45 minutes.

"Some people who didn't watch the game will think 2-0, it was just an okay game but it was much more than that. It was a beautiful performance, very consistent, a clean sheet, we created plenty of chances and we had control of the game."

The result ensured that the Blues maintained their unbeaten start to the season and sent them seven points clear at the top of the table.