Chelsea Prediction League; 1) Hull (PL - h)

Welcome back to the Chelsea Prediction League 2013/14!!!!!!

So, a new season is finally here, a successful pre-season with the 'Happy One' in charge has led to high expectations going into the new year. A few new signings have been made, André Schürrle and Marco van Ginkel have come in whilst players on loan last year have returned.

The prediction league went right down to wire last year with new champion TheChelseaWay snatching the title from JTHT in the final 10 minutes of our 69 game long season.

But who will prevail this year? The reigning champion will surely put up a strong defence of his crown, whilst last years competition will come back with a vengeance including JTHT, CFC1L1L1C and 11/12 champion White Wall.Will Don Mata storm into an early lead as he did last year? Will JustAnotherPoster, Obers or MrChelsea continue their fine end of the season form? Will Fernando Torres Award winner Sheriff continue his knack for correct goalscorer predictions? Or will someone come from further down the field to take the title?

Honours Wall;

11/12 Champion; White Wall
12/13 Champion; TCW

First of all, a reminder if the rules....

I will post an article 1/2 days before a Chelsea game in any competition. Your job is to leave a score and a first goalscorer, with a back up Goalscorer just in case your first player doesn't start the game. If your first choice doesn't start, your back up becomes active, regardless of whether or not your first choice comes off the bench.

Here is how you score points, which are slightly different from last year.

Scoring Points;
Correct Score - 10 pts
Correct First Goalscorer - 8 pts
Correct Result - 4 pts
Correct 0-0 Prediction -15 pts
Perfect Prediction - 20 pts

You can predict 0-0 with a first Goalscorer. You can't get a perfect prediction for a 0-0 but you can hedge your bets slightly by going for a goalless draw and having a go at getting the FGS

CHELSEA VS HULL

Last Meetings;

15/8/2009 PL
Chelsea 2-1 Hull
Drogba 37' 90' Hunt 28'

2/2/2012 PL
Hull 1-1 Chelsea
Mouyokolo 30' Drogba 71'

Pre-Season Form;

Chelsea; WWWLW

Hull; LWWLW

Injury/Suspension

Chelsea;
Suspended;
None.
Injured;
None.
Doubtful
None.

Hull;
Suspended;
None.
Injured;
None.
Doubtful
None.
% According to Fantasy Premier League;

Predict away and good luck!