For both these teams the first half of the season has been rather satisfying, but also the two sides hope to achieve even more. Hull, the best from the newly promoted and currently sit 10th position in the league table , are looking forward to pull off an upset win at home on Saturday over the Blues, who aspire to become this season’s champions with only two points behind leading Arsenal.
The hosts will be boosted by the news that nine of their players were passed fit following a sickness bug that have affected the Hull camp. Hull manager Steve Bruce also cannot count on Paul McShane who will remain sidelined for the next four weeks with an ankle injury.
Jose Mourinho is without defender Branislav Ivanovic as well as Frank Lampard, as both face one-month injuries.
The Tigers have lately celebrated a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough in the FA Cup and are ready to face a difficult Chelsea challenge this weekend. The Blues have dominated the match in the last meeting in August though, with a two goals to zero victory. Tom Huddlestone and Jake Livermore could be the key to Hull’s success, as the footballers have lately shown an outstanding form. If Jose Mourinho’s men managed to continue their five-match unbeaten run in the league, they would jump ahead of Manchester City & Arsenal in the table and would calmly follow their matches hoping for a slip from any of the teams. A win for Hull would help the team strenghten their position in the top half of the table, while Chelsea’d remain third, nevertheless losing points to the leading duo.
Surely the key men to watchout for in terms of the Blues perspective will the duo of Oscar and Hazard. While the latter has been in sensational form off late, Oscar has been a consistent figure at the heart of Chelsea’s engine and have kept the Spaniard Juan Mata looking from the bench.
For Hull, Tom Huddlestone who has been inspirational since his move from Tottenham will once again be the key ingredient to break up Chelsea’s attacking moves. His partnership along with Livermore is probably the main reason Hull City are doing well this season.
Stats compiled from eurosport.yahoo.com
Hull: McGregor; Elmohamady; Davies, Bruce, Chester, Figueroa; Huddlestone, Livermore, Meyler; Graham, Sagbo
Chelsea: Cech; Azpilicueta, Terry, Cahill, Cole; Mikel, Ramires; Willian, Oscar, Hazard; Torres
Hull City 1 – 2 Chelsea
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