"Premier" league player of the month for October - E. Hazard

This season, recovered London's "Chelsea" defender Eden Hazard was recognized as the best "Premier" League footballer of the month of October.

The Belgian secured the Professional Footballers' Association award by scoring three goals and providing one assist in four matches.

His performance helped the "aristocrats" rise to fourth place in the standings.

Interestingly, this season Hazard has already scored more goals than last season - his goal against "Southampton" on Sunday was his fifth.

In a survey conducted by "Sky Sports," the 25-year-old player received 27,262 votes. London's "Arsenal" forward Theo Walcott, who came in second, received almost half as many votes - 14,737.

Among the best in October were also "Stoke City" defender Joe Allen, "Tottenham" youngster Dele Alli, "Southampton" striker Charlie Austin, and "Bournemouth" attacking leader Callum Wilson.