Chelsea will go into their Premier League clash with Hull City hoping to extend their lead over Manchester City at the top of the table, and Jose Mourinho is likely to keep faith with the same starting eleven that could only draw with Southampton last time out.
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Here is how we expect the Blues to line up at the KC Stadium:
GK- Thibaut Courtois
The Belgian came agonisingly close to keeping Dusan Tadic’s penalty out against the Saints, so will be looking to keep a clean sheet with Petr Cech still in contention.
RB- Branislav Ivanovic
Ivanovic has been a key part of Chelsea’s success this season, but he was criticised last time out for a couple of questionable tumbles in the box. His reaction seemed to do damage to some fairly genuine penalty claims.
CB- Gary Cahill
The England defender has started the last four games in all competitions, so should keep his place ahead of Kurt Zouma.
CB- John Terry
The captain squandered a brilliant chance late on against Southampton, but he is enjoying a great spell of form at the back so should put that behind him.