Evening Standard
· collected 2026-09-12 · by Tashan Deniran-Alleyne and Arthur Ferridge
Chelsea hosts Hull in a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on September 24, with both teams looking to strengthen their positions early in the season. Chelsea aims to bounce back from a loss to Arsenal and continues its strong home form after defeating Leeds in midweek. Meanwhile, Hull, newly promoted, has an impressive start with seven points from nine possible and is focused on securing a top-flight place for the season. Notable lineup changes see Moises Caicedo out for Chelsea but Romeo Lavia returning, while Matt Crooks replaces Lucas Gourna-Douath in Hull's starting eleven.
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Sergej Jakirovic, the manager of newly promoted Hull City, was named Barclays Manager of the Month for August by the Premier League, beating out managers from Arsenal and Chelsea. On September 10, Chelsea FC will face Hull at Stamford Bridge in their first match against a newly promoted team this season. Despite Chelsea's recent defeat to Arsenal, they are buoyed by scoring six goals in the second half during a midweek Carabao Cup win over Leeds, securing their place in the fourth round of that competition. Moises Caicedo remains sidelined for Chelsea with a calf injury, but Romeo Lavia is available after being rested earlier this week. Hull has made an impressive start to its return to the Premier League, earning seven points from nine possible and not conceding any goals in league play so far.
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The Blues face a newly promoted team for the first time this season and are out to show last weekend's defeat to champions Arsenal was just a minor blip, though Hull are yet to concede in the league so far.
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Xabi Alonso's side should be in good spirits after coming from behind to beat Leeds in midweek, scoring six goals in the second half to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round and make it three wins from three at home across all competitions.
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Chelsea have been handed a an injury blow with Moises Caicedo still sidelined, but Romeo Lavia is available for selection after being rested on Wednesday night.
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Hull, meanwhile, have made a strong start upon returning to the top flight, picking up seven points from a possible nine.
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Another clean sheet for the Tigers may go a long way towards securing their most important objective of the campaign - avoiding relegation.
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Chelsea vs Hull latest news
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Hull team analysed
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The Hull City team shows one change to the side that started last weekend’s 0-0 draw with Aston Villa.
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That change sees Matt Crooks replace Lucas Gourna-Douath who drops to the bench.
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Arthur Ferridge at Stamford Bridge
A couple of interesting adjustments from Xabi Alonso here as Maxence Lacroix drops out of the side and Levi Colwill is reinstated.
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It looks to be another classic 3-4-2-1 for the Blues, with that formidable front three of Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers out to do some damage.
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There has been plenty of talk about Estevao's role in the squad this week and he, perhaps unsurprisingly, is left on the bench again here.
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Let's see if he has a super-sub showing in the locker.
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Here is the Chelsea team that Xabi Alonso has selected to face Hull...
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Chelsea vs Hull LIVE - team news imminent
The teams will be announced shortly!
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Jakirovic named manager of the month
Sergej Jakirovic has been named Barclays Manager of the Month for August by the Premier League.
The Hull head coach has pipped Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta, Chelsea’s Xabi Alonso and Manchester City’s Enzo Maresca to the award from a mixture of fan votes and a committee panel.
The Tigers beat Manchester United and Coventry last month, without conceding a goal.
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Chelsea star makes transfer decision amid exit rumours
Pedro Neto has signed a new long-term contract at Chelsea that will keep him at the club until 2032.
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The Portuguese had been the subject of transfer interest during the summer window, with Standard Sport previously reporting that Manchester City and Tottenham were interested in the winger, but ultimately, he stayed put at Stamford Bridge.
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The former Wolves man has become a first-team regular under new manager Xabi Alonso, operating in an unfamiliar right wing-back role, where he has flourished.
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The 26-year-old has now committed his future to the club, penning a new six-year deal to keep him in west London for the long haul.
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Arrivals
The Hull City squad have arrived at Stamford Bridge, here is head coach Sergej Jakirovic and new signing Sorba Thomas.
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