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Your support makes all the difference.Chelsea, the Premier League's leaders and title favourites, will look to extend their lead at the top of the table to eight points with victory over a resurgent Hull City. Marco Silva has restored faith in Humberside, but they will need much more than that to take something against Antonio Conte's relentless juggernaut.
Sunday's Premier League fixtures
Southampton 3 Leicester City 0
Arsenal 2 Burnley 1
Chelsea vs Hull City - 4.30pm
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It’s a big game for…
Nathan Ake: The 21-year-old could be in line to make his first start under Antonio Conte following his return to the club. He impressed during his loan spell on the south coast at Bournemouth, so the home side will be hoping he can replicate this fine form at the Bridge.
Best stat…
Chelsea are unbeaten against Hull in the Premier League, with seven wins and one two draws.
Remember when…
This super strike from Frank Lampard put Chelsea ahead against Hull in 2011. The sublime technique is a true example of the Stamford Bridge great's striking prowess.
Player to watch…
Abel Hernandez: The Uruguayan looks in tremendous form under the management of Marco Silva. He’s getting goals, creating chances and he carries a presence on the pitch that seems to lift the whole Hull side.
Past three-meetings…
Hull City 0 Chelsea 2 (Willian, Costa)
Premier League, October 2016
Hull City 2 (Elmohamady, Hernandez) Chelsea 3 (Hazard, Costa, Remy)
Premier League, March 2015
Chelsea 2 (Oscar, Lampard) Hull 0
Premier League, December 2014
Form guide…
Chelsea: WWWLWW
Hull City: LDLWLW
Vital information…
Kick-off time: 4.30pm
TV: Live on Sky Sports 1, highlights on BBC One at 10.30pm
48 MINS
Hull look confident as they begin the second half. The half-time team talk appears to have worked, as they appear to have had an injection of energy.
Mason injury update: He has gone to hospital to be checked over. We wish him well.
51 MINS
Yellow card: Robinson goes into the book for a clumsy challenge on Moses. Correct decision.
53 MINS
Meyler goes for goal from distance it's a great strike, but Courtois makes it look easy as he parries away the danger.
Hull City are certainly still in this.
56 MINS
At the other end, Costa makes himself space with some sublime footwork and pulls the trigger with his left foot. It's easily collected by Jakupovic in the end.
60 MINS
Maguire stands over a Hull free kick on the edge of the box, but it's a dismal attempt. It goes low and wide.
62 MINS
Hull have had 55% of possession so far this half, with Chelsea controlling 45%.
They're certainly playing with a purpose out there today. The home side are struggling to exploit any weaknesses in Silva's back four.
65 MINS
Hazard appears to have picked up a knock, with Meyer appearing to stand on his foot. He's limping but it looks although he will play on.
68 MINS
Robertson charges down the flank and attempts to send the ball into the box but the cross is blocked by the hand of Moses. The referee believes it is unintentional and signals play on.
Chelsea got lucky there. Corner kick to Hull.
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