Manager
Xabi Alonso
Chelsea host newly-promoted Hull off the back of their first defeat of the season, going down 2-1 at Arsenal after opening wins over Fulham and Brighton. Xabi Alonso freshens up his back three for GW4, with Colwill returning in place of Acheampong as part of a rotation through the centre-back positions, while Caicedo remains absent from the squad entirely, as he has been in every game so far this season. In midfield, James switches sides in the pivot — shifting from the left to the right of the double pivot alongside Lavia. Martínez has established himself as first-choice goalkeeper since GW2. Henderson, Emegha and Palestra, also on the injury list, weren't featuring beforehand.