Chelsea vs Hull LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Setting the scene: Stamford Bridge hosts Premier League action this afternoon as Chelsea face Hull Getty Tashan Deniran-Alleyne | Arthur Ferridge , Sports Reporter @ ArthurFerridge at Stamford Bridge 9 minutes ago Chelsea vs Hull LIVE!

Chelsea are back in Premier League action today at Stamford Bridge. 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.

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. 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.

Hull, meanwhile, have made a strong start upon returning to the top flight, picking up seven points from a possible nine. Another clean sheet for the Tigers may go a long way towards securing their most important objective of the campaign - avoiding relegation. Follow Chelsea vs Hull LIVE below with Standard Sport's dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Arthur Ferridge.

Here is the Chelsea team that Xabi Alonso has selected to face Hull...

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.

Getty 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.

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.

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.

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.

Getty Arrivals The Hull City squad have arrived at Stamford Bridge, here is head coach Sergej Jakirovic and new signing Sorba Thomas.

PA PA Xabi Alonso defends Chelsea tactics but hints at changes Xabi Alonso insists he is unconcerned about Chelsea’s lack of possession in the early days of the Premier League season, but admits he would like his side to have more control over their matches.