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Ajayi Leads Hull City Against Chelsea's Attack at Stamford Bridge

Ajayi Leads Hull City Against Chelsea's Attack at Stamford Bridge

Semi Ajayi and Hull City are set to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, marking a significant test for Hull's defense against Chelsea's high-scoring attack. Chelsea leads the Premier League in goals scored this season with eight but has also conceded seven in their first three matches.

Hull City, promoted from the Championship, has not conceded a single goal in their league matches, maintaining clean sheets against Manchester United, Coventry City, and Aston Villa. Ajayi, a 32-year-old defender, has played all 244 minutes of Hull's league matches and scored in their 2-0 victory over Manchester United.

Hull currently sits third in the league with seven points, one place above Chelsea on goal difference. The match will challenge Hull's compact 5-4-1 formation against Chelsea's attacking players, including Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro.

Hull aims to secure their first-ever league victory away against Chelsea, having not won in 18 previous visits.

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