This was a win rather ground out against stubborn and awkward opponents but, in the end, Chelsea will be unconcerned as to how it was chiselled out. Their three-point advantage at the top of the Premier League is retained and, in truth, they may take heart from the reality rivals can be ground into submission when they cannot be passed off the park these days.
It still felt comfortable enough, secured as it was by an early goal fro the lively Eden Hazard and a welcome reward after the interval for Diego Costa. The rest was largely huff and puff, Hull City working feverishly but depleted in number after the interval and never really pepped with the conviction that they might secure a first win in this arena. The visitors have now failed to win in nine games, with only one victory in 15. They remain beneath the cut-off and yearning for a spark. Steve Bruce is not wearing a haunted look just yet, but his team’s form must be of considerable concern.
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