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Chelsea v Hull City

Chelsea striker Diego Costa is available, having missed the win over Leicester because of a back problem amid widespread reports of interest from Chinese clubs.

Club captain John Terry is available again after serving a suspension.

Hull top scorer Robert Snodgrass is a slight doubt with a muscle problem but David Meyler has returned to training and should be fit.

Recent signings Oumar Niasse and Evandro could make their first starts.

Right-back Omar Elabdellaoui, signed on loan from Olympiakos, needs international clearance before he can play.

WHAT THE MANAGERS SAY

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte: "If you think this type of game is easy you make a great mistake, and you can pay for it at the end of the season.