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Xabi Alonso has named his Chelsea side to take on Hull City in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge this afternoon.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Blues are keen to bounce back to winning ways after tasting defeat for the first time under Alonso<\/a> in their last outing at the Emirates against Arsenal.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea\u2019s all-star attack has benefited from playing on the counter attack this summer, however are expected to have far more possession against Hull this afternoon.<\/p>\n

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Confirmed Chelsea XI vs Hull City<\/h2>\n

All eyes will be on the likes of Cole Palmer<\/a> and Morgan Rogers<\/a> to break down their stubborn opponents, who are yet to concede in the Premier League this season.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at the side which Alonso has named to take on the Tigers today\u2026<\/p>\n

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CONFIRMED Chelsea XI to face Hull City!<\/h3>\n

Thoughts on the squad selection, Blues?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Palmer and Rogers have been joined in the front three by Joao Pedro again, after he watched Danny Welbeck score a brace in the EFL Cup in the week.<\/p>\n

Valentin Barco impressed against Leeds<\/a>, but he is one of the<\/p>\n

Emi Martinez<\/a> returns between the sticks after Mike Penders was given a rare chance to feature on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned with The Chelsea Chronicle<\/strong> for updates throughout the game, as well as all the reaction straight after the final whistle.<\/p>\n

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