Chelsea 2-2 Hull City: Palmer rescues Blues as Championship side stun Stamford Bridge (highlights)

Chelsea were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw by Championship side Hull City at Stamford Bridge, with Cole Palmer's second-half equaliser rescuing a point for the Blues after they had squandered an early lead. The hosts made the perfect start on 7 minutes when Morgan Rogers finished clinically from Joao Pedro's pass, curling the ball into the far corner past the diving goalkeeper. For a brief moment, it seemed as though the Premier League giants would cruise to a comfortable victory. But Hull, who had shown impressive resilience throughout their Championship campaign, responded with remarkable character. Ryan Giles levelled on 28 minutes, latching onto Mohamed Belloumi's incisive through-ball and slotting home with composure. Six minutes later, Belloumi turned from provider to scorer, finishing off Oliver McBurnie's cross to send the travelling supporters into raptures. Chelsea dominated possession in the second half and created a string of chances, but found Hull goalkeeper Matt Ingram in inspired form, the shot-stopper producing save after save. The equaliser finally arrived on 66 minutes when Palmer unleashed a thunderous strike from outside the box after another pinpoint Joao Pedro assist. Chelsea pushed relentlessly for a winner in the closing stages, with Enzo Fernandez and Nicolas Jackson both going close, but Hull defended with grit and determination to secure a famous point. The statistics show Chelsea had 19 shots with 7 on target and 63% possession, while Hull registered 11 attempts with 5 on target. Palmer was named man of the match for his goal and commanding midfield display. With seven points from four games, Chelsea drop to 6th, while Hull climb to 11th with five points. Can Chelsea return to winning ways against Arsenal next weekend?