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Reaction
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Kevin De Bruyne thankful for Jose Mourinho trust
Chelsea winger Kevin De Bruyne thanks manager Jose Mourinho for starting him in Sunday's win over Hull City in the Premier League.Aug 20, 10:18
Frank Lampard pleased with Chelsea "buzz"
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard admits that there is a "lovely buzz" at the club following Jose Mourinho's return.Aug 19, 10:48
Jose Mourinho praises first-half display in Hull City win
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho praises his players for their first-half performance in the 2-0 win over Hull City on Sunday.Aug 19, 01:44
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Steve Bruce applauds Chelsea display
Steve Bruce says that Chelsea were too good for Hull City in the opening stages of their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge.Aug 18, 19:52
Frank Lampard pleased with Chelsea's first-half display
Frank Lampard reveals that he is pleased with Chelsea's first-half display against Hull City this afternoon.Aug 18, 18:43
Jose Mourinho: 'The focus is on Chelsea
Jose Mourinho calls on the Chelsea fans to focus on the team rather than his return to the club.Aug 18, 18:11
Hull City's Steve Bruce: 'Chelsea were rampant'
Steve Bruce says that Chelsea were "rampant" during the opening 30 minutes of the Blues' 2-0 victory over Hull City.Aug 18, 18:00
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole analyses Chelsea's 2-0 win at home to Hull City in the Premier League.
Match Report
Goals from Oscar and Frank Lampard see Chelsea ease past Hull City on Jose Mourinho's return to the Premier League.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of Chelsea's 2-0 win over Hull City in the Premier League.
HT Report
Goals from Oscar and Frank Lampard give dominant Chelsea a healthy half-time lead over Hull City in Jose Mourinho's first match back in charge at Stamford Bridge.
Team News
Jose Mourinho opts to play Fernando Torres up front instead of Romelu Lukaku for Chelsea's Premier League opener against Hull City.
Build-up
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Chelsea's Fernando Torres expects tough Hull City test
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres believes that Hull City will provide a tough test when they meet in the Premier League on Sunday.Aug 18, 11:04
Hull City manager Steve Bruce expects "tough" Premier League season
Hull City manager Steve Bruce believes that his side are in for a "tough" Premier League season as they get their campaign underway against Chelsea this weekend.Aug 13, 10:57
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Frank Lampard: 'I'll be fit to face Hull City'
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard declares that he is free from injury and fit to face Hull City in this weekend's opening Premier League fixture.Aug 12, 00:40
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Chelsea trio struggling to be fit for season opener
Frank Lampard, David Luiz and Juan Mata are rated as doubtful to be fit for Chelsea's opening-weekend Premier League fixture against Hull City.Aug 10, 09:52
Hull City's Stephen Quinn 'out' of Chelsea curtain raiser
Hull City midfielder Stephen Quinn injures his hamstring in a pre-season friendly and is likely to miss the season opener at Chelsea.Aug 7, 11:47
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