Costa gives Chelsea win over Watford
Chelsea claimed a late win for the second Premier League game running thanks to Diego Costa, who will again grab the headlines in more ways than one.
Costa's goal in the 87th minute gave Chelsea a 2-1 come-from-behind victory at Watford on Saturday.
After a drab first half in which neither side created a chance of any note, it was the hosts who hit the front through Etienne Capoue's fine strike in the 55th minute. As a ball from the right found its way to the back post following slack Chelsea marking, Capoue had all the time in the world to steady himself before releasing an unstoppable left-footed volley into the top corner.
Chelsea tried to respond and their desperation was summed up when Costa, already on a booking, clearly dived in an effort to try and win a penalty. For the second straight game, Costa was fortunate to remain on the field.
With the clock ticking, Antonio Conte sent on Michy Batshauyi, and Cesc Fabregas and the former benefitted from some awful goalkeeping from Heurelho Gomes to tap home after the Brazilian made a mess of a long-range shot.
With the match seemingly petering out to a draw, another substitute made the difference for the visitors as Fabregas unlocked the home defence to release Costa, and the forward made no mistake with his finish to give Chelsea another thrilling, and not to mention, controversial, three points.
Costa also received a yellow card Monday against West Ham before scoring the winner in the 89th minute of a 2-1 victory.
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