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Just days after an emphatic comeback versus Leeds United in the Carabao Cup, Chelsea<\/a> turn their attention towards the Premier League<\/a> as they eye a third win in the English top-flight in their second match at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n Xabi Alonso\u2019s men host Hull City on matchday four at 15:00 local time on Saturday, and despite their decent form so far, they will need to put their best foot forward against the newly-promoted side, who is unbeaten so far in the league.<\/p>\n Having said that, here is the playing eleven the hosts are likely to employ for the fixture.<\/p>\n Goalkeeper<\/strong> \u2013 Emiliano Martinez is expected to come back in goal for the Blues as Mike Penders\u2019 expense.<\/p>\n Defenders<\/strong> \u2013 A three-man backline has been one of Chelsea\u2019s key tactical tweaks this season and is unlikely to be altered against Hull City. While Levi Colwill and Maxence Lacroix are both expected to keep their places from the Leeds United success, Josh Acheampong could drop out, making way for Wesley Fofana to return to the line-up.<\/p>\n Midfielders<\/strong> \u2013 Moises Caicedo might not be fully fit against Hull City, so Chelsea could employ Romeo Lavia and Reece James<\/a> in the double pivot in central midfield. Pedro Neto, who has also been playing well under Xabi Alonso so far this season, could play as the right wing-back with Jorrel Hato expected to feature on the left side of midfield.<\/p>\n Forward<\/strong> \u2013 Cole Palmer kickstarted the excellent comeback against Leeds United with a brace off the bench but is expected to be back in the starting eleven this time around on the right flank, whereas Morgan Rogers, who assisted four times in the Carabao Cup, is the favourite to get the nod on the left wing.<\/p>\n Joao Pedro is expected to round off Chelsea\u2019s starting eleven by leading the line for them.<\/p>\n Here is how the home side is likely to look on paper.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn-form attacking trident back in the eleven<\/h2>\n
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