Chelsea forward Willian has praised the team for showing persistence during Saturday's 2-1 win at home to Queens Park Rangers.

Eden Hazard scored a penalty 15 minutes from time at Stamford Bridge to help the Premier League leaders maintain their unbeaten start to the season.

While admitting that QPR made life difficult for Chelsea, Willian is pleased that he and his teammates stayed focused to claim the points.

"It was a difficult game," the Brazilian told the club's official website. "Of course I tried to do my best and the team tried to do our best. In the second half QPR scored and we had to react.

"It's good for us because we take three points. The pressure is good because we are top of the league. We have to continue in that way, to get points game by game."

Chelsea return to Champions League action on Wednesday night when they take on Maribor in Slovenia.