Chelsea stretch lead at top of table with win over Hull

Football Soccer Britain - Chelsea v Hull City - Premier League - Stamford Bridge - 22/1/17 Chelsea's Gary Cahill and David Luiz after the match Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Couldridge Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea extended their lead at the top of the English Premier League to eight points on Sunday when recalled striker Diego Costa set them on their way to a 2-0 home win over struggling Hull City.

The game was overshadowed by injury to Hull midfielder Ryan Mason who fractured his skull in a clash of heads with Chelsea captain Gary Cahill in the first half and was taken to hospital to undergo surgery.