Chelsea drew 2-2 with Hull City at Stamford Bridge, extending their winless run to 20 Premier League matches without a clean sheet. Xabi Alonso's side took an early lead through Morgan Rogers, but Hull led 2-1 at halftime through Mohamed Belloumi. João Pedro equalized in the 65th minute, though Chelsea could not find a winner despite late chances.

Alonso admitted defensive frailties remain a major concern, stating the team must improve in open play, set pieces, and toughness. For Hull, the point maintains their unbeaten start, having defeated Manchester United and Coventry City. Manager Sergej Jakirovic praised his side's compactness and aggression, noting the result keeps them in contention for survival.

Despite the positive result, Jakirovic confirmed his pre-season aim remains avoiding relegation. The match also featured a concerning moment for Hull, with Sorba Thomas on the bench just a day after a car accident, which Jakirovic likened to a Max Verstappen crash, confirming the player was unharmed.