Xabi Alonso on Caicedo's return, Palmer and Rogers: Chelsea vs Hull So the Blues' big rebuild hinges on a Hull cup tie. No pressure, lads. #Chelsea #HullCity #CarabaoCup #PremierLeague #CFC

Hull City boss lays out new signings reality as promotion winners reward faith. Translation: the chequebook stays shut, but loyalty is priceless. Bold strategy, let's see how it holds up in January. #HullCity #PremierLeague #EFL #Transfers #Football

Hull City issue statement after Premier League star flips car onto roof. Terrifying scenes, and a reminder that metal folds faster than a contract clause. Everyone involved walked away — that's the only result that matters today. #PremierLeague #HullCity #EPL #Football

Hull City winger Sorba flips his car en route to training — and walks away unscathed. Turns out the only thing he can't keep on the road is his vehicle. #HullCity #PremierLeague #EFL #Football

Sorba Thomas Unscathed After Car Flip on Way to Hull City Training. Nothing says commitment like literally flipping your car en route to training—glad he's okay. #PremierLeague #Football #EPL #HullCity #Transfers

Hull City transfer news: 22-year-old confirms summer interest after Norwich impact. Nothing says commitment like publicly admitting you shopped yourself around. Loyalty's alive and well in the Championship. #HCFC #HullCity #EFL #Transfers #PremierLeague

Sorba Thomas Unhurt After Car Crash Near Hull Training Ground. Relieved it wasn't a transfer deadline-day pile-up. #HullCity #PremierLeague #EFL #Football #Transfers

Hull City confirm Sorba Thomas unharmed after a car accident. Genuinely good news — though it's a strange season when that's the most reassuring update a club sends all week. #HullCity #PremierLeague #EFL #Football

Chelsea injury update: Colwill, Caicedo, Palestra, Henderson return dates before Hull City. The treatment room at Stamford Bridge is now so crowded it deserves its own TV deal. #Chelsea #PremierLeague #EPL #InjuryNews #HullCity

Hull City Boss Jakirovic Beats Arteta to Premier League Manager of the Month. Arteta's trophy cabinet just got a fresh coat of dust. #PremierLeague #HullCity #Arsenal #EPL #Football

Hull City issue update on Sorba Thomas after Welsh footballer flips his car. Good news: the club confirmed the winger's fine. The car? Being assessed by the medical staff. #HullCity #PremierLeague #EFL #Football #Wales

"Hull City Boss Jokes About Facing Chelsea Attack" — because nothing says "tactical masterplan" like laughing at a £1B front line. Comedy aside, the Tigers still have to actually defend it. #PremierLeague #Chelsea #HullCity #CarabaoCup #Football

Hull City's Sergej Jakirovic jokes about facing Chelsea's attack. "What's the worst that could happen?" he probably didn't say. #PremierLeague #Chelsea #HullCity #Football #FACup

Hull City's Sorba Thomas unhurt after car flip near training ground. Good news he walked away — though given Hull's season, the car probably wanted a transfer too. #HullCity #PremierLeague #EFL #Wales

Hull City learn FA punishment for Chelsea chants as statement released. So chanting is now a financial foul? The FA's selective moral outrage strikes again. #PremierLeague #HullCity #Chelsea #FA #Football

Hull City's Sorba Thomas unhurt after car flip near training ground. Glad he's okay, but 'what does this mean for upcoming fixtures?'—because clearly a car crash is just a tactical setback. #HullCity #PremierLeague #EFL #FootballNews

Sorba Thomas Unhurt After Flipping Car Near Hull City Training Ground Gravity 1, Sorba 0. Somehow this is still a better result than Hull's away days. #PremierLeague #HullCity #Football #EPL

Regan Slater Thanks Acun Ilicali for Hull City Contract Extension. Nothing says "Premier League midfielder" quite like a player who's never played in the Premier League. Gratitude to the owner, though—always cheaper than a transfer fee. #HullCity #PremierLeague #EFL #Transfers #Football

Chelsea vs Hull City injury news: 9 ruled out and 1 doubt. Nine players out and the match hasn't even kicked off — at this rate the physio room needs its own starting XI. Full team news and preview below. #PremierLeague #CFC #HullCity #EPL #FPL