Diego Costa heads home 50th Premier League goal
Diego Costa's dip in form can't overshadow his long-term exploits at Chelsea.
On Tuesday, Costa tallied his 50th Premier League goal, scoring in the second half of Chelsea's match versus Southampton at Stamford Bridge. The 28-year-old forward exhibited the strength and technique that have defined his time in the United Kingdom, as he held off Ryan Bertrand and placed a perfect header past Fraser Forster.
And that's @diegocosta's 50th Premier League goal for the Blues! #CHESOU pic.twitter.com/pj03A2zCQJ
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 25, 2017
Only Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink reached 50 Premier League goals for Chelsea in fewer games, hitting the half-century mark in 84 appearances.
50 – Diego Costa has scored his 50th PL goal in his 85th game, one game faster than it took Luis Suarez to reach the milestone. Star.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 25, 2017
Costa's goal also brought an end to his scoring drought in the Premier League, which dates back to Chelsea's 2-1 victory at West Ham United on March 6. He went on to score a second goal against Southampton, raising his top-flight tally to 51 with what was his 20th goal in all competitions this season.
Diego Costa has scored 20+ goals in all competitions for the 4th time in the last 5 seasons #PL pic.twitter.com/RfqRoU18jt
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) April 25, 2017