Graeme Souness has highlighted why Chelsea find themselves as Premier League favourites.

The Liverpool legend was speaking on Sky Sports after the Blues beat Hull City 2-0 to stretch their lead over the rest of the competition to eight points.

"For me, you saw a Chelsea team that were not going to lose that game or that lead. At 1-0 they didn't look too concerned.

"The difference between this Chelsea team and all the others; when the game does turn, and they all do turn, even for a five-minute period, that's when you're vulnerable, and they do not look vulnerable.

"I think the rest of them, the chasing pack, when the game turns and they're not on the front foot, they look vulnerable.

"This Chelsea team are a really, really solid outfit that can win games without being at their best, and they did that today in the second half.

"When a team goes to Liverpool or these other teams, and they have a defensive attitude, Liverpool and others can find a way through and score goals.

"But in doing so they become vulnerable themselves when the game turns, and for me, this is the difference between Chelsea and the rest."

Goals from Diego Costa and Gary Cahill saw Antonio Conte's side claim their 18th win in their 22nd match in England's top flight this term.