Bosingwa in for Chelsea opener

Chelsea made just one change from the side that started the Community Shield against Manchester United last week.

Chelsea made just one change from the side that started the Community Shield against Manchester United last week.

Right-back Jose Bosingwa replaced Branislav Ivanovic, who was relegated to the bench for the home clash with Hull which this lunchtime kicked off a new Barclays Premier League season.

Goalkeeper Ross Turnbull and striker Daniel Sturridge were among the substitutes for Chelsea, along with youngster Sam Hutchinson.

Hull boss Phil Brown included new signing Stephen Hunt in his starting line-up.

Kamel Ghilas, another new addition, had to settle for a place on the bench.

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