Frank Lampard avoided a nightmare before Christmas after his side came from behind to beat rock-bottom Hull.
Victory over the Tigers was the Chelsea legend’s first at home since being appointed manager at the end of November.
His side were dominant from the off and created the game’s best chances, but it was Hull, with their first and only meaningful attack of the first half, who went ahead.
Joao Pedro showed striker’s instinct and was in the right place at the right time to prod the ball past Brad Collins after Ryan Longman struck the post with a header.