Chelsea may have only managed a draw against Southampton last time out, though thanks to Manchester City’s shock defeat to Burnley, José Mourinho’s side moved ever closer to lifting the Premier League trophy. They’re six points clear at the top with a game in hand, and with only 10 games in total remaining, it’s nigh-on impossible to imagine them blowing their lead now.
Hull City vs. Chelsea 2015: Time, TV schedule and live stream
The league leaders will be expecting another victory.
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This weekend they should add another three points to their tally, as they travel to face Steve Bruce’s Hull City. The Humberside outfit looked like they’d done enough to escape the relegation dogfight, though two points from their last three games has seen them fall within three points of the drop zone. With a very tough run-in, the Tigers are looking like being in the scrap near the bottom for the remainder of the season.
Key player - Eden Hazard (Chelsea)
If there’s one player on this Chelsea team creating something out of nothing, it’s winger Eden Hazard. The Belgian has been imperious as usual out on the left flank so far this season, and will no doubt cause big problems for Hull’s defence again in this match.
Key matchup - Andy Robertson vs. Branislav Ivanović
When Hull signed big names like Hatem Ben Arfa, Gaston Ramírez and Abel Hernández in the summer, few would've expected their most impressive capture to have been young Scotland left-back Andy Robertson. However, that is how it's turned out, with the 21-year-old having caused some major problems for opposition right-backs throughout the season so far. His duel with Chelsea's notoriously attack-minded right-back Branislav Ivanović should be a fascinating one.
Hull City injuries and suspensions
Out: Robert Snodgrass (knee), James Chester (shoulder), Robbie Brady (calf), Tom Huddlestone (suspended). In doubt: Liam Rosenior (hamstring), Mohamed Diamé (knee).
Chelsea injuries and suspensions
Out: John Obi Mikel (knee). In doubt: Willian (knock).
Heading into the game Chelsea are faring much better on the injury front, with backup midfielder John Obi Mikel their only certain absentee. Hull, by contrast, will be without first-teamers James Chester and Tom Huddlestone, as well as the long-term injured Robert Snodgrass and handy rotation option Robbie Brady. They’ll be hoping full-back Liam Rosenior and midfielder Mohamed Diamé are, however, fit to play.
Match Date/Time: Saturday, 4 p.m. local, 12 p.m. ET
Venue: KC Stadium, Hull, England
TV: NBCSN (U.S.), Sportsnet One (Canada), Sky Sports 1/HD (U.K.)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S. - English), Sportsnet World Now (Canada), Sky Go (U.K.)
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