Tag: Diego Costa
Three reasons why Chelsea are deserved Premier League champions
So, finally, with three weeks to go in the season, the title race is officially done and dusted. Even though we’ve all known it for quite a while now, it…
Read more »Arsenal’s nemesis declared fit for Chelsea’s trip to the Emirates
Updated:Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has said in his press conference today that Didier Drogba is fit to play against Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday, while Diego Costa also has…
Read more »Chelsea injury news: With Drogba out, what does Mourinho do against Arsenal?
Chelsea have been hit with a severe injury crisis in the striker department, after it was confirmed that the only option they had left – Didier Drogba, has now been…
Read more »Why Eden Hazard should be the Premier League Player of the Year
As the season draws to a close, and the teams get ready to face their fates, there are some highly-anticipated individual awards up for grabs too. The most decorated and…
Read more »Chelsea’s best XI of the season – the story so far
In the second part of this series, after Manchester United, we take a look at Chelsea’s best team this season. The Blues are on course to end the campaign on…
Read more »EA Sports Player Performance Index – Round 30
Updated:We have the latest Premier League rankings after Round 30 of the Barclays Premier League. The last weekend saw Chelsea earning a pulsating 3-2 victory over Hull City, where Diego…
Read more »Injury blow: Chelsea star set for hamstring scan
Updated:The Blue juggernaut rolls on, as Chelsea beat Hull City 3-2 to go six points clear at the top with a game in hand. The only bad news for the…
Read more »Three Chelsea players in top 10, Sterling, Sanchez & Rooney in top 20
Updated:We have the latest EA Sports Player Performance Index rankings after round 29. This weekend saw Chelsea striker Diego Costa getting his name on the scoresheet, Rooney scoring yet again against…
Read more »Laurent Blanc: Diego Costa is provocative
Updated:Ahead of the Round of 16 second leg Champions League tie between Chelsea and PSG, the visiting team’s manager Laurent Blanc has described Diego Costa as “provocative”. The tie is…
Read more »Diego Costa on his upbringing, education and the Liverpool move
Speaking about his tough upbringing and his growth as a footballer in the streets of Brazil, Diego Costa reflects on his angry and competitive self. Following his lengthy ban for…
Read more »Chelsea 2-0 Spurs: Another Mourinho masterclass, another Chelsea trophy
Updated:Wembley was painted Blue on Sunday as Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 to claim the Capital One Cup. Goals in either half by John Terry and Diego Costa sealed the…
Read more »Costa: Refs treat me differently
Diego Costa is a special player. Rather, he is a special character. He is always up for challenges and has this unique ‘street-fighter’ attitude in him. He was already a winner…
Read more »Jose Mourinho never happy over Chelsea striker Diego Costa
Jose Mourinho admits Diego Costa is a crucial player for his side ahead of their last 16 Champions League showdown against PSG – despite him having not played since the…
Read more »Chelsea suffer massive blow ahead of crucial Manchester City clash
Chelsea striker Diego Costa will miss the Blues’ crucial Premier League clash against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The Brazil-born Spain international was earlier suspended for the weekend…
Read more »Possible Chelsea starting line-up vs Manchester City
It is difficult to say that a game at the end of January is a title-decider. But with Chelsea leading Manchester City by 5 points going into their mouthwatering clash…
Read more »Costa could face City after contesting ban
Already cleared of a stamp on Martin Skrtel, it looks like Diego Costa might be let off the hook completely as he looks to appeal his ban for a second…
Read more »Jose Mourinho fined £25k for comments, Diego Costa faces three-match ban
Jose Mourinho has been fined £25,000 for the comments he made after Chelsea’s 1-1 draw against Southampton in December, the FA (Football Association) have confirmed on their official website. The Portuguese…
Read more »The Costa Debate: Does Diego Go Too Far?
All the talk on this morning’s papers has been with regard to Chelsea’s divisive forward Diego Costa. Rugged, powerful and aggressive, Costa has been praised for his terrier-like qualities which…
Read more »Five Chelsea players in top 20, Two Arsenal players in top 10 rankings
Updated:In the latest edition of the EA Sports Player Performance Index Rankings, five Chelsea players have booked their places in Premier League top 20 rankings. Chelsea steamrolled Swansea City 5-0…
Read more »Chelsea – Strengths and Weaknesses After 2014
One half of the season is over, and I can imagine Jose Mourinho will be very pleased with the performance of Chelsea so far. Deservedly top of the table, and…
Read more »Premier League Player of the Season: Halftime Review
We’re over half way through this season’s 2014/15 Premier League campaign, and at this midway point it’s worth taking a look at who are the front runners for this years…
Read more »Oscar and Zouma star as Chelsea go two points clear at the top
Chelsea’s lead at the top of the table had been wiped out in December after two defeats and two draws saw Man City pull level. On Saturday though, the Blues…
Read more »Chelsea 2-0 West Ham United: Five observations
Updated:Chelsea eased to a 2-0 victory over London rivals West Ham United at Stamford Bridge to extend their lead at the top of the table, temporarily at least, to 6…
Read more »Four Chelsea players feature in top 10 rankings
Updated:Chelsea maintained the top position in the Premier League after earning a comfortable 2-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. The first half was as good as anything Stamford…
Read more »Chelsea players take part in Adidas Gamedayplus corner challenge
Updated:Chelsea will take on Schalke 04 in the Champions League at the Veltins Arena tonight, where a victory for the Blues will ensure their progress in the knock out rounds….
Read more »Mourinho takes a dig at Sergio Ramos on Costa Injury saga
Updated:This Diego Costa injury saga is dragging on and on. And it is getting irritating at the moment. Somebody must keep quiet and let the matter settle down, because, this…
Read more »Manager Says Chelsea Duo’s Position Could Be Under Threat
Spain manager Vicente Del Bosque has said that when Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa return to the national side after recovering from their injuries, they may not longer be first-team…
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