Chelsea are set to take on Hull City in the English FA Cup fifth round tie on Friday night, 16th February 2018 at the Stamford Bridge stadium. Its a crucial game for Chelsea and Antonio Conte who take on Barcelona in midweek for the Champions League knockout tie. The game will kickoff at around 20:00 uk time and BT Sports has live coverage in the Uk while FoxSports will broadcast the game live in the US.
Match Highlights:
After whole week of speculations about Diego Costa’s future at Chelsea, things seems to be moving back on right track as Conte confirmed Costa is set to be part of the squad for Hull City this Sunday. It will come as a welcome boost for both club and player who is going to make his 100th Chelsea appearance. Hull City are one of the worst defense this season conceding 45 goals only Swansea has conceded more in first 21 league games.
Last time these two meet was back in October when Diego Costa and Willian strikes secure all three points for Chelsea.
Hull City 0-2 Chelsea Highlights
[ English Premier League – 02 October 2016 ]
61′ 0 – 1 Willian put Chelsea in lead when he scored midway through second half. Hull City will feel disappointed having worked so hard to keep Chelsea bay but in the end Blues their way into the goal.
67′ 0 – 2 Diego Costa made it 2-0 and continued his superb goal scoring form this season.
Hull City vs Chelsea Team News & Lineups: Chelsea will still be without Captain John Terry and Kurt Zouma both out injured till end of the october while means Conte has to start with David Luis in central defense alongside Gary Cahill who has been out of form this season. Marcus Alonso is set to start in left back position while Kante, Matic and Fabregas might start in central midfield roles with Willian and Hazard playing in wide positions. Chelsea main man Diego Costa set to keep his place upfront.
Hull City on the other hand has lost there way after superb start to the season and they were absolutely hammered by both Arsenal and Liverpool while their difficult run of fixtures continue this week when they host Chelsea. Abel Hernandez set to start upfront while Snodgrass and Henriksen to playing supporting roles in attack.