Hiddink hails Costa and confirms: Chelsea returned to normal performance

Chelsea finally gave a performance worthy of a title holder for crushing Newcastle United 5-1 Saturday and gives Dutch coach Guus Hiddink's first victory with the team at home in the Barclays Premier League football since returning to lead the Club.

Although the defeat in 12 games in all competitions since the return of Hiddink as temporary coach after sacking Jose Mourinho did not provide convincing performance especially Chelsea at home where five times.

But before the Newcastle team appeared differently this time to shake a Diego Costa , pedro and willian nets in the first 20 minutes.

He said Pedro scored two goals in the second half to earn Chelsea a boost before a guest French PSG in round of 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday.

Hiddink said his team is the 12th place in the League "has not lost since December but don't feel genuine pride because there were a lot of PPPs. We are not a loss to victories for this victory today is good. "

"We tried that we surprise contender in the early period of the meeting succeeded in recording a brace. The first 20 minutes was crucial. "

And wore a protective mask after Costa with a broken nose during workouts but it appeared the high level that he was playing with early last season and also enjoy Pedro best match with Chelsea since joining compared to 21 million pounds (30.5 million dollars) from Barcelona before the start of the season.

The first goal came Pedro ingenious touch after a strong start and then shook the net nicely again after an hour of play when receiving a neat pass from CESC Fabregas.

He praised Hiddink, who led Chelsea to the FA Cup title in 2009 with Costa much Spain striker.

Hiddink said, referring to the Brazil-born striker "wanted to play aggressively and he can play after wearing the mask."

"The way that made them the first goal refers to an attacker in good condition."