Chelsea – Hull City

Chelsea were held to a 2‑2 draw at Stamford Bridge, leaving them on five points in fifth place, their goal difference slipping to +1 after ten goals scored and nine conceded. Hull City’s unbeaten run continued, moving to eighth place with eight points and a +3 goal difference, having scored five and let in just two. The encounter was the second meeting of the season, and the teams remained level, the earlier fixture having ended in a stalemate. Both sides now have work to do: Chelsea must convert their home advantage into wins to close the gap on the top four, while Hull look to maintain their flawless record and push further up the table.