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WHEN: Sunday, August 18, 2013. 4 p.m. GMT
WHERE: Stamford Bridge, London.
Jose Mourinho marks his return to Chelsea and the Barclays Premier League with an opening match at home against newcomers, Hull City.
Chelsea have an excellent opening day record in the Premier League history. They won at home against Wigan Athletic 2-0 last season on the opening day.
Coincidentally, the last time Chelsea won the league (09/10), it was Hull City they played against on opening day. Didier Drogba was the hero as Chelsea did a comeback to beat Hull City 2-1.
TEAM NEWS
Chelsea signed three players for the first team this summer already, Marco van Ginkel, Andre Schurrle and Mark Schwarzer. Romelu Lukaku, Michael Essien, Kevin de Bruyne and Tomas Kalas who were all out on loan last season, will all with the exception of Tomas Kalas (injury) be available for selection.
Brazilian defender David Luiz has been ruled out by the manager, he's still injured. Juan Mata is still a doubt as the manager will still access him, the Spanish playmaker has not been fit for a while.
Some players were away on international duty on Wednesday. It's expected that the players who arrived early enough will be considered for selection.
I'm expecting to see this starting lineup.
Petr Cech will start between the sticks as long as he's fit. There's no explaining to do for the backline really. A pivot of two of Ramires, van Ginkel and Michael Essien most likely, Frank Lampard took part for England during the international break. Demba Ba or Fernando Torres will likely start, Romelu Lukaku played many minutes for Belgium.
DID YOU KNOW?
Chelsea are unbeaten against Hull City in their last four Premier League games against them.
Hull City have been unable to win on their last 19 trips to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 14 opening games in the league, winning 12 and drawing 2.
Jose Mourino has never lost at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, played 60 games.
PREDICTION
The boys showed their spirit against Roma in just a preseason fixture. The players will work hard especially to keep Mourinho's record at Stamford Bridge and also get their season to a flying start. Chelsea to defeat Hull City 4-0 and show the difference in class between the two teams.
WHEN: Sunday, August 18, 2013. 4 p.m. GMT
WHERE: Stamford Bridge, London.
Jose Mourinho marks his return to Chelsea and the Barclays Premier League with an opening match at home against newcomers, Hull City.
Chelsea have an excellent opening day record in the Premier League history. They won at home against Wigan Athletic 2-0 last season on the opening day.
Coincidentally, the last time Chelsea won the league (09/10), it was Hull City they played against on opening day. Didier Drogba was the hero as Chelsea did a comeback to beat Hull City 2-1.
TEAM NEWS
Chelsea signed three players for the first team this summer already, Marco van Ginkel, Andre Schurrle and Mark Schwarzer. Romelu Lukaku, Michael Essien, Kevin de Bruyne and Tomas Kalas who were all out on loan last season, will all with the exception of Tomas Kalas (injury) be available for selection.
Brazilian defender David Luiz has been ruled out by the manager, he's still injured. Juan Mata is still a doubt as the manager will still access him, the Spanish playmaker has not been fit for a while.
Some players were away on international duty on Wednesday. It's expected that the players who arrived early enough will be considered for selection.
"Luiz is injured and he couldn’t play for Brazil so he’s out. Moses, I don’t know where he is," Mourinho said.
"I don’t select him from Sunday. Probably I don’t select Azpilicueta because he is the same. He went from the States to Ecuador to be on the bench and then back to London.
"The only injury is David. The others will be an option and I have to assess Mata as he trained with the group for the first time. Let’s see how he feels."
Let's hope Victor Moses isn't kidnapped.
I'm expecting to see this starting lineup.
Petr Cech will start between the sticks as long as he's fit. There's no explaining to do for the backline really. A pivot of two of Ramires, van Ginkel and Michael Essien most likely, Frank Lampard took part for England during the international break. Demba Ba or Fernando Torres will likely start, Romelu Lukaku played many minutes for Belgium.
DID YOU KNOW?
Chelsea are unbeaten against Hull City in their last four Premier League games against them.
Hull City have been unable to win on their last 19 trips to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 14 opening games in the league, winning 12 and drawing 2.
Jose Mourino has never lost at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, played 60 games.
PREDICTION
The boys showed their spirit against Roma in just a preseason fixture. The players will work hard especially to keep Mourinho's record at Stamford Bridge and also get their season to a flying start. Chelsea to defeat Hull City 4-0 and show the difference in class between the two teams.
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