Hull stun Chelsea with Mohamed Belloumi double before João Pedro rescues a point
Hull City secured a 2-2 draw against Chelsea in a Premier League match, with Mohamed Belloumi scoring twice for the visitors. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso criticized his team's performance, describing them as 'soft' despite their early lead.
Why it matters
The result highlights the competitive nature of the Premier League and the ongoing tactical struggles of high-profile teams early in the season.
Mohamed Belloumi scored twice to help Hull earn a point at Chelsea. Photograph: Daniel Hambury/Focus Images Ltd/Shutterstock Mohamed Belloumi scored twice to help Hull earn a point at Chelsea. Photograph: Daniel Hambury/Focus Images Ltd/Shutterstock Premier League Hull stun Chelsea with Mohamed Belloumi double before João Pedro rescues a point Jacob Steinberg at Stamford Bridge Sat 12 Sep 2026 12.10 EDT Last modified on Sat 12 Sep 2026 16.45 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google The chants from the away end about winning the league were sung in jest, but Hull continue to show they are here to stay. Sergej Jakirovic’s dogged, intelligent side are third in the Premier League after extending their unbeaten start to four games and can even count themselves unfortunate not to have beaten another of the Big Six after pushing Chelsea to the limit in an absorbing battle at a frustrated Stamford Bridge.
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