Confirmed Chelsea line-up (3-4-2-1) vs Hull City, Lavia & James start

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed the starting line-up for the Premier League clash against Hull City at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues are currently on six points after three games into the new campaign and will be aiming for another victory against the Tigers today.

Hull are yet to concede in the ongoing season, but the Blues should still fancy their chances of a convincing victory over the newly-promoted side.

Ahead of the game, Alonso has named a strong starting XI.

Emiliano Martinez continues in goal for the west London giants.

Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill and Jorrel Hato make up the back three, while Pedro Neto and Malo Gusto will start as the right and left wing-backs.

Captain Reece James partners Romeo Lavia in the heart of the midfield. The attack will comprise Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro.

Confirmed Chelsea line-up (3-4-2-1) vs Hull: Martinez; Fofana, Colwill, Hato; Neto, James, Lavia, Gusto; Palmer, Rogers; Pedro.