José Mourinho knows that with a six-point lead, a game in hand, and faltering rivals the title should be a formality. But the home draws with Southampton and Burnley and the European exit to PSG have exposed some hitherto unnoticed flaws. Chelsea need to show they are not flagging on Sunday, but Hull, just three points above the relegation places, cannot afford to be obliging hosts.
Kick-off Sunday 4pm
Venue KC Stadium
Last season Hull 0 Chelsea 2
Referee M Oliver
This season G21, Y74, R5, 3.8 cards per game
Odds H 8-1 A 1-2 D 17-5
Hull City v Chelsea: probable starters in bold, contenders in light. Photograph: Guardian
Hull City
Subs from Harper, Jakupovic, Figueroa, Davies, Aluko, Quinn, Sagbo, Dudgeon, Leniha, Watson
Doubtful None
Injured Diamé (knee, 4 Apr), Chester (shoulder, 4 Apr), Rosenior (hamstring, 4 Apr), Jelavic (knee, May), Snodgrass (knee, May), Brady (groin, unknown)
Suspended Huddlestone (first of two)
Form DDLWWD
Discipline Y60 R5
Leading scorer Jelavic 8
Chelsea
Subs from Cech, Blackman, Cahill, Filipe Luís, Aké, Christensen, Brown, Loftus-Cheek, Ramires, Cuadrado, Drogba, Rémy
Doubtful None
Injured Mikel (knee, 4 Apr)
Suspended None
Form DWDWWD
Discipline Y53 R3
Leading scorer Costa 18
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