Chelsea v Hull | CotC with Gary Mantle & Danny MacDonald | Planet FPL 2026/27

Palmer is the preferred captain over João Pedro because he takes penalties and Hull's back three may crowd out the striker.

Isak is the better captaincy choice than Palmer or Pedro because Hull will defend deep and limit Chelsea's attackers.

Hull will give Chelsea possession, sit deep with eleven men behind the ball, and look to exploit counter-attacks.

Chelsea haven't been tested when losing, so it's unclear how they'll perform against a team that gives them the ball.

Chelsea won't prioritize the Leeds cup game over Hull because Champions League qualification is more financially important.

Hull will field a fully rotated team against Sunderland to test new signings.

Chelsea are light in central midfield after missing out on Kamara and Balogun, creating a significant drop-off from Enzo Fernandez.

Mendy is the best Hull defender for FPL due to high defensive contributions and goal threat, despite managed minutes. Egan will likely remain a starter due to his leadership and experience in the dressing room. Salakis offers a reliable clean sheet floor with strong bonus point potential.

Sorba Thomas is a direct match-winner who will likely start and provide returns in favorable fixtures.

Brook Norton-Cuffy could replace Coyle in the starting lineup if he impresses in the cup.

Tim Iroegbunam is the ideal midfield tackler for Hull's deep defensive system.

Chelsea must finish top five and aim for over 70 points to justify the squad's investment and rest schedule.

The attacking trio can drive Chelsea to third, but serious midfield injuries could cause them to drop out of contention.

Hull's primary goal is survival, using Premier League revenue to build a sustainable squad rather than chasing top-half finishes.

Reaching 20 points by January will ease pressure and allow targeted signings to secure safety.