Hazard declares his Chelsea plans and title hopes

Eden Hazard has intimated he plans to stay with Chelsea next season.

Hazard ensured Chelsea's season ended on a high by scoring the winning goal in the FA Cup Final against Manchester United on Saturday.

Asked if they can challenge Manchester City in the Premier League next season, Hazard told the London Evening Standard: "Yes. We have a lot of top players, players who are used to winning trophies. We will be ready next season.

"I think all of the players and the club want one thing and that's to win the title. Of course we will see if we can bring in some new players. But we will be focused on winning the title, that's it.

"If City keep playing like this, it is going to be hard, but you never know in football. It is always hard to win the League one season and then win it again the next year. Can winning the FA Cup in the last game be taken into the start of next season? Yes, of course.

"Some of us are playing in the World Cup but we need the mentality we showed against Manchester United for next season. Okay we don't play in the Champions League but last year we didn't play in it and won the League."

Hazard added: "I am at Chelsea and have two years left on my contract. It is what I have been saying every week. Yes, I am focused on the World Cup now and then we will see."