Premier League leaders Chelsea will have Diego Costa available when they host Hull, live on Sky Sports on Nissan Super Sunday.

The striker's future at the club appeared to be in doubt following a reported row with head coach Antonio Conte amid the backdrop of a £30m-a-year offer from Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian.

But after missing last weekend's 3-0 win at Leicester, Costa now looks set to stay at Stamford Bridge.

"I think the player wants to stay. He is very happy to play with us," said Conte. "This idea (the move to China) is far in his mind. He's happy to stay here and this is the most important thing for us."

Chelsea had little trouble beating Leicester without Costa as two goals from Marcos Alonso helped them return to winning ways after their defeat to Tottenham.

The Blues start the weekend seven points ahead of second-placed Spurs, who travel to Manchester City on Saturday evening, and third-placed Liverpool who kick-off the weekend's action against Swansea.

Hull remain in the bottom three despite beating Bournemouth last weekend in Marco Silva's first Premier League match in charge.

Silva, who has overseen two wins and a defeat since replacing Mike Phelan, said: "It will be difficult, but we will go there and look to compete.

"We will need to produce a good team performance. We will have to show our organisation and compete for the full 90 minutes."

Team news

Costa is available for Chelsea after a back injury but it is unclear whether he will return to the starting line-up.

Captain John Terry is also in contention following suspension, but is likely to be a substitute at best.

Robert Snodgrass is an injury doubt for Hull, having missing training this week due to a muscle strain.

He will be monitored by Silva, while recent signings Oumar Niasse and Evandro could make their full debuts. Midfielder David Meyler is hoping to be in contention after returning to training.

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Chelsea are unbeaten in their nine Premier League meetings with Hull (W7 D2), keeping six clean sheets in the process

Hull's only previous Premier League goal at Stamford Bridge was in August 2009, Stephen Hunt giving the Tigers the lead before eventually losing 1-2

Hull's last league win against Chelsea came in the old second division, winning 3-0 at Boothferry Park in October 1988

Diego Costa has scored in all three of his previous Premier League appearances against Hull, assisting twice.

Hull have conceded 10 penalties this season - only one side in Premier League history has conceded more in a campaign (Blackburn in 2006/07, 11)

The Tigers have kept just one clean sheet this season in the Premier League, back in August against Swansea

Merson's prediction

On paper it's an easy game for Chelsea. Like Liverpool and Arsenal I expect a comfortable afternoon for the Blues and that's why it puts so much pressure on Man City's clash with Tottenham.

City have to win because I expect Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea to get all three points. If City don't win and all the teams around them do, they'll be cut adrift. Whatever happens, it'll be three points at Stamford Bridge for Antonio Conte's side.

PAUL PREDICTS: 3-0 (11/2 with Sky Bet)

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Since city, man u, Liverpool and Tottenham have all lost vital points. Pls the Chelsea army, go out there and bring our three points home. Just complete this sweet weekend for me.

lemme wait here

Up chelsea d true Pride of England

Another 3points in the bag for the BLUE ARMY. #KTBFFH

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Another 3points in the bag for the BLUE ARMY. #KTBFFH

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Happy Sunday guys.

At the end of today....its gonna be 9points lead.
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Happy Sunday guys.

you better stay here o, make I no see you for my stadium today. Everybody stay wit your team and watch your game. Iyaff talk my own. I just branch to say hi, on my way to the emirates

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lifezone247:
you better stay here o, make I no see you for my stadium today. Everybody stay wit your team and watch your game. Iyaff talk my own. I just branch to say hi, on my way to the emirates

I will also branch there to also say HI when you are one goal down. I hope you wouldn't mind.

Win!!!

Just check this type of fixtures. No be relegation they are wishing them?

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Happy Sunday guys.

My love. Was wondering whether I offended u.

Am here

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My love. Was wondering whether I offended u.

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you better stay here o, make I no see you for my stadium today. Everybody stay wit your team and watch your game. Iyaff talk my own. I just branch to say hi, on my way to the emirates

me dat af sit since last week @emirates...
Assnal will manage lose hope u no.

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Happy Sunday guys.

Reporting live from the top of the table....

Happy sunday to u too

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I alwayz call you out nah.

Ass-anal have scored.

BLUEEEEZ all d way...Costa back

My blood is blue Chelsea rocks!

Go mak me proud boys

I predict Chelsea 1:1 hull city

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We are here! Champions-elect.

We started our resurgence with a 0:2 win away at Hull and today they have come receive the balance.

9 previous meetings, 7 victories and 2 draws. 17 goals scored, 4conceded. We are going to make it 8 wins from 10.

Few days to the close of the January window, no real transaction from Coach Conte when we need another CF and a CB.

We killin em








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Just check this type of fixtures. No be relegation they are wishing them?

They will lose against Chelsea. But I am sure they can get some.good result against City and utd. Liverpool maybe, but Arsenal I am not sure of.

Burnley have scored against arsenal fine one, lets flog the hell out of hull city

Arsenal have earned a ref-aided victory.