CHELSEA LOOK TO GIVE TIGERS BLUES

Chelsea cruised to a comfortable win over Sporting Lisbon and now set sights on a hapless Hull side that is on a serious free fall Chelsea haven't lost to Hull in ten games and will look to bounce back from their St James hiccup.  Back in the Stamford Bridge side's line up will be Nemanja Matic who will look to continue his own unbeaten run in the league while Petr Cech gets his first start of the year. Mourinho will need his charges to get a positive result as Manchester City are now within three points pf top spot. What may worry the Portuguese master is the form or sudden drought of Diego Costa's goals. Could this be a Mesut Ozil scenario? Is the league's toll finally hitting the striker?

Chelsea vs Hull City

Hull are underwhelming underdogs and will be up against it. Hull have one win in their last 14 and that poor run seems will continue at the Bridge. A Hull loss would leave the side in a relegation scrap as Bruce aims to better last season's 16th finish. Hull can take courage from how Sunderland and Newcastle have played against the champions in waiting. Only Leicester City are worse off on the form guide in the whole division.  Another positive is gaining four draws on their last six away games. This game could spell further misery for the Tigers. They will need to be on their A game and try salvage a result. A good starting point will be the absence of Cesc Fabregas the assist master in England.

Key Players:

Alan McGregor- The shot stopper was in inspired form in the last match day and managed to stop Graham Dorrans' penalty. He is key figure for a side which is struggling for any positives including a porous defense.

Petr Cech- The Czech Republic international and Chelsea legend is set to get his first start this season. Will be expecting to have a rather quiet game but will key when he is needed.

Article contributed by: Benedict Chanakira

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