Eden Hazard has claimed that teams are out to "kill" Chelsea as they bid to defend the Premier League title.

The Blues have already lost twice this season, and after picking up just four points from their opening four games, Hazard admits that Jose Mourinho's side are quickly learning how tough it is to handle the pressure of being champions.

"It's difficult to play as a champion because everyone wants to beat you, everyone wants to kill you," the Belgian told reporters. "We wear the gold badge and it's very good.

"We had a fantastic season last season. If we could do the same this season we'd be good."

The champions travel to Goodison Park to meet Everton on Saturday.